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Lightened Up Carrot Cake Bars

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Carrot cake just feels right for a spring gathering!

Need help measuring? Refer back to one of our earlier posts about Measuring Basics 

 

Lightened Carrot Cake Bars
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16 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
16 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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16 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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Carrot Cake Bars
Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
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Bars
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over the edges of the pan. Lightly coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add shredded carrot, 1/2 cup of the nuts, the eggs, oil, and milk
  4. Stir just until combined. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool bars in pan on a wire rack.
  6. Using the edges of the foil, lift the uncut bars out of the pan.
  7. Spread top evenly with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup nuts. Cut into 20 bars.
Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Beat in yogurt until smooth. Fold thawed whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.
Recipe Notes

Lightened Carrot Cake Bars Nutrition Facts Serving size (58g) servings per container 16 Amount per serving Calories 150 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 135 mg 6 % Total Carbohydrate 16 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 6 g 12 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 6 % Iron 6 % Potassium 2 %

 

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living Online

Baked Tilapia

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Baked Tilapia
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Baked Tilapia
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Coat the inside of a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray
  3. In a shallow pan, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese, basil, salt and pepper; set aside.
  4. In another pan, combine the egg and buttermilk. Dip each fish fillet first in the milk mixture, then in the crumb mixture to coat both sides.
  5. Arrange the fillets in one layer in the baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
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Rub – Fancy

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This meat rub consists of spices you probably have in your cabinet but when they are blended together it creates a fancy rub for your meats! Check out our rub tips and become a rub master!

Rub - Fancy
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  1. In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices.
  2. Store in an airtight jar at room temperature until ready to use.
Recipe Notes

Recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat, serving size was based on a 4 ounce serving for a total of 8 servings.

This recipe is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals.

Marinade Mexican Inspired

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This marinade features classic flavors inspired by Mexican flavors, this easy marinade will be your go-to for flavorful meat. Check out our marinade tips to make you a master of marinades!

Marinade Mexican Inspired
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  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. This marinade works best if it is made a day in advance so the flavors can blend.
  3. Marinate meat for about 6 hours.
Recipe Notes

Recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat, serving size was based on a 4 ounce serving for a total of 8 servings.

This recipe is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals.

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