Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars: A Healthy Twist on Classic Dessert
Discover a healthier version of the classic carrot cake with these Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated carrots and cottage cheese.
- Add honey and applesauce, and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some raisins or shredded coconut.
- These bars can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars, healthy dessert, carrot cake, nutritious snack