Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake: 5 Guilt-Free Recipes
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Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars are a protein-packed, low-sugar treat perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (can substitute with plant-based yogurt)
- 2 Eggs (or flaxseed eggs for a vegan version)
- 1 cup Almond Flour (or oat flour for a softer texture)
- 1 cup Grated Carrot (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (use pure extract for best results)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (ensure it is fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (can substitute with nutmeg or ginger)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (a pinch is sufficient)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (optional, omit for nut-free)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Add almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and grated carrots. Stir until well blended, and fold in nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg