Grab your food processor and shred the carrots.

Then add the mixed nuts, nut butter, shredded coconut, coconut oil, bananas, brown rice syrup, flaxseed, protein powder, cocoa powder and oats to the food processor.

Pulse until it’s all really finely chopped and blended completely, but not quite a paste – you want some texture to remain, not smooth like baby food!

If the mixture becomes too thick or your food processor struggles, add a splash of almond milk.

Press the mixture into a parchment lined pan (I used 8 x 8 for a thicker bar).

Bake at 350 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.

Before the bars are done, melt the coconut oil and stevia in a pan on medium heat.

When the bars have been in the oven for 15 minutes, take them out and pour on the oil. Cover with toppings: shredded coconut, stevia-sweetened chocolate chips, nuts and seeds or dried fruit.

Pop back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes.

Remove and let cool an hour before cutting up.

Store in the refrigerator in a covered container.