Description
A healthy and moist carrot cake bar made with cottage cheese and natural sweeteners, perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, mix almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg. Fold in the grated carrots and optional walnuts.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American