Ingredients
1½ cups rolled oats
½ cup vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely grated carrots
¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
½ cup almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–4 tablespoons almond milk (as needed)
Instructions
Prepare pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, grated carrots, and walnuts (if using).
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Add almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together.
Press and chill: Firmly press the mixture into the prepared dish. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours until firm.