Description
Delicious High-Protein Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (about 240 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour (about 50 grams)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 115 grams)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing them into squares.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bars can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Cottage Cheese, Carrot Cake Bars, Healthy Dessert