Description
A cozy treat that combines the nostalgia of carrot cake with a healthy twist, perfect for on-the-go snacking or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freshly grated carrots
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg (or 1 flax egg)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the jars with cooking spray or coconut oil.
- Mix dry ingredients: rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Add the grated carrots, Greek yogurt, egg (or flax egg), and maple syrup or honey.
- Incorporate nuts and dried fruit if using, and fold gently to combine.
- Layer the mixture into prepared jars, filling them two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different nuts or add shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrot cake, healthy dessert, protein snacks, easy recipe