Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars
High-protein breakfast bars made with cottage cheese and shredded carrots for a nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, cottage cheese, oats, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 8g
Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/high-protein-carrot-cake-bars/