Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars
These cottage cheese carrot cake bars are moist, high in protein, and lightly sweetened—perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on-the-go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
½ cup almond flour (or oat flour for a softer texture)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup grated carrots
Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or raisins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, blended cottage cheese, sweetener (if using), and vanilla.
Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Fold in grated carrots (and walnuts or raisins, if using).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool before slicing into 8 bars.
Notes
Use almond flour for a denser, protein-rich bar, or oat flour for a softer, cake-like texture.
These bars can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Add a cream cheese Greek yogurt topping for a “frosted” carrot cake version.
Naturally sweetened and kid-friendly!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cottage-cheese-carrot-cake-bars/
