Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars are a moist, protein-packed treat combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of grated carrots and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option, they are lightly sweetened with maple syrup or honey and can be enhanced with crunchy walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Other
- ½ cup grated carrot
- 2–3 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Prepare an 8×8‑inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup or honey (if using), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Carrots: Add the almond or oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and grated carrot to the wet ingredients. Stir thoroughly until everything is combined evenly. If you choose to include nuts, fold them into the batter now.
- Pour Batter Into Dish: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the surface is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes in the dish before slicing into 9 equal bars. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using either almond or oat flour works well; almond flour will provide a nuttier taste and lower carbs.
- The maple syrup or honey is optional depending on your preferred sweetness.
- For extra texture and flavor, adding chopped walnuts or pecans is recommended but optional.
- These bars store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the bars moist.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars, Healthy Carrot Bars, Protein Snack, Low Sugar Dessert, Almond Flour Carrot Cake
