Description
A wholesome twist on the classic carrot cake, packed with protein and deliciously moist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, applesauce, eggs, and honey (or maple syrup). Whisk together until smooth.
- Fold in the grated carrots gently.
- In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and optional nuts.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
These bars can be enjoyed warm or cold and become even more flavorful after a few hours in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrot cake, protein bars, healthy dessert, cottage cheese, nutritious snacks