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Here’s a wholesome and delicious recipe for Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars — a protein-packed twist on classic carrot cake! These bars are moist, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert. 🥕🧀💪
🥕 Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
🍴 Yields: 9–12 bars
📝 Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese (small curd or blended smooth)
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
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¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium)
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1 cup oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
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½ cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
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1½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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¼ cup raisins (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
🔹 2. Blend Wet Ingredients
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In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, melted oil, and vanilla until smooth.
🔹 3. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Oat flour, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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🔹 4. Combine
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Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients.
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Stir in the grated carrots, and fold in nuts and/or raisins if using.
🔹 5. Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in pan before slicing.
🍯 Optional Topping Ideas
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Greek yogurt + honey glaze
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Light cream cheese frosting
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Dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar
🔁 Substitutions & Tips
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Use a food processor to finely grate carrots quickly.
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Make it gluten-free with certified GF oat flour.
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For extra protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and reduce flour slightly.
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Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for later.
Would you like a no-bake version, a high-protein adaptation, or a dairy-free swap?