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Preheat oven to 350 F degrees and line a 13 x 9 pan with parchment paper
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Combine all crust ingredients (except carrots) in food processor until combined and resembles course sand, mix in the grated carrot by hand.
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Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan
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Bake for 20-25 minutes depending on your oven
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While the crust bakes, bring the brown rice syrup, coconut sugar, almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt to a boil in a pan on medium heat, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir about 2 minutes once boiled.
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Remove from heat and add nuts and vanilla to the warm mixture.
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Once crust is out of the oven and slightly cooled, pour the nut syrup mixture over it and spread evenly.
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Bake for another 15 minutes (or until bubbly) at 350 F degrees, let bars cool completely before serving.
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Bars are best cut after chilling in the fridge. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired!