Vegan Carrot Cake Bars - Easy Vegan Meal Plan

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoon(s) plain vegan yogurt ((such as almond or soy))
• 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar
• 5 tablespoon(s) light oil ((such as vegetable or canola))
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) powdered ginger
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and grated (about 1 1/2 cups))
• 1/3 cup(s) pecans (roughly chopped, plus more for garnish (optional))
• 3 tablespoon(s) raisins ((optional))
• 1 cup(s) +2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 cup(s) vegan cream cheese
• 1/4 cup(s) vegan butter (room temperature (not melted))
• 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
• 6 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar