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Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars

Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars for a Guilt-Free Treat

Enjoy these Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars as a low-sugar, protein-packed treat that’s easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can use dairy-free alternative for vegan option
  • 2 large Eggs substitute with a flax egg for a plant-based option
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or substitute with oat flour
  • 1 cup Grated Carrot fresh for more fiber
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey optional sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon optional: add nutmeg for a twist
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Topping (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans can use any favorite nuts or seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined, then fold in the grated carrots.
  4. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow bars to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge or microwave briefly before serving.

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