Description
These soft and homey cottage cheese carrot cake bars are a delightful snack, perfect for busy mornings or relaxed afternoons. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they offer a moist texture and a hint of orange zest.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Carrots, grated
- 1 cup Pitted Medjool dates
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Whole wheat flour or almond flour
- 0.25 cups Olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 0.25 cups Shredded coconut
- 0.33 cups Walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Greek yogurt or whipped cottage cheese
- 1 zest Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, ginger, Medjool dates, orange zest, eggs, rolled oats, applesauce, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the vanilla extract, flour, olive oil, coconut, walnuts or pecans, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
To serve, cut into squares and enjoy with coffee or pack for lunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or refrigerate for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American