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Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars

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These cottage cheese carrot cake bars offer the warm, comforting flavor of carrot cake in a healthier form. Moist, subtly sweet, and packed with protein, they’re perfect as a low‑sugar snack or breakfast option.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars
  • Category: Snack / Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
  • ½ cup grated carrot
  • 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 2–3 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line an 8×8‑inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a bowl, whisk cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add almond or oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and grated carrot. Stir until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
  4. Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the surface is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Cool at least 10 minutes before slicing into 9 bars.

Notes

  • Use oat flour for a nut‑free version with a softer texture.
  • Boost flavor by adding nutmeg, ginger, or raisins.
  • Top with a light cream cheese or yogurt drizzle if desired.
  • Freeze individual bars wrapped in parchment for up to 2 months.
  • Warm them briefly (~10 sec) in the microwave for a cozy treat.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/cottage-cheese-carrot-cake-bars/