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Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars

Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars for Healthy Snacking Bliss

Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars are a healthy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while being protein-packed and guilt-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can substitute with plant-based yogurt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or Oat Flour
  • 1 cup Grated Carrot fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey optional
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Raisins

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, then gently fold in the almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and grated carrot.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.

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