No Bake Carrot Bars with Coconut Frosting

Ingredients:

2-2.5 cups shredded carrot (about 4-5 medium/large carrots)

1 cup walnut pieces

1 cup whole almonds

1 cup whole pitted dates (packed)

1 cup rolled oats (not instant) 

1/2 cup raisins 

1/4 cup dried pineapple pieces (or more raisins)

scant 1/4 cup maple syrup 

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp nutmeg

pinch salt

FROSTING

1 can coconut milk (not lite) - refrigerated overnight

1 tsp vanilla

1-2 tsp syrup 

In a food processor combine shredded carrots, walnuts, almonds and dates. Process until you have a crumbly mixture. Add the oats, raisins, pineapple, syrup and spices until everything is well mixed. 

Line a square pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture into the pan and refrigerate or freeze while you make the frosting. 

For the frosting: Open cold can of coconut milk and scoop out the solid white part - leaving the water - into a bowl. Add vanilla and syrup and beat with a hand blender until fluffy. 

Top cold carrot bars with cold coconut whip and enjoy!