Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9x9 baking tray with cooking oil, then place a piece of parchment in it and set it aside.
Place the rolled oats, soaked and drained dates, coconut oil, eggs, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and ginger into a high powered blender or a food processor and pulse till all ingredients are well blended.
Add in the carrots, pecans, and raisins (if using) and, mix with a spoon/spatula
Spoon Carrot Cake Bar mixture into parchment lined baking tray and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Let cool completely and cut into squares and enjoy.
*Can be stored in the fridge.