Description
A high-protein, fiber-rich snack that tastes like classic carrot cake without the guilt.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a bowl mix cottage cheese, grated carrots, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until well combined.
Step 3: Stir in rolled oats and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 4: Spread mixture into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
Notes
Allow to cool completely for the best texture. Can be made with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly sweetener option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
