These High-Protein Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars are indulgent and tasty. We can easily have these cake bars for snacks, breakfast, or after workouts. These bars prepare fast in just 45 minutes; perfect for busy days. It contains cottage cheese, maple syrup, protein powder, oat flour, eggs, carrots, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla essence, salt, & baking soda. It is very simple to prepare these bars, and we can also get them simply from the stores. Serve High-Protein Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars with a protein shake or almond butter to make it more delicious.
STATS:
- Caloric content: 180 kcal
- Time for prep: 15 minutes
- Portion size: One bar
- Cook duration: 30 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Portion: Nine bars
TOOLS:
- Vessels
- Food processor
- Grater
- Baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup cottage cheese
- One tsp. cinnamon
- Two big eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup carrots
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- Salt
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- One tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
INGREDIENT NOTES:
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- It will provide the moisture and protein content, and it blends nicely in the batter. Use the full-fat cottage cheese to provide a good texture in the bars. It will help to make the soft and cheesecake-like texture.
EGGS:
- It will help to make the fluffy texture of these bars and also help to bind these components together. Eggs will also add protein content to these bars.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It is used to add sweetness in the bars naturally. It will also deepen the flavor and moisture content in the bars. You can also use the honey instead for this purpose.
CARROTS:
- It is best to grate the carrots fresh for the best taste. They will add the sweet taste naturally and also increase the fiber content and moisture in these bars.
OAT FLOUR:
- It is used to make these bars, and it is gluten-free as well. It helps to form the soft crumbs. We can also use any other gluten-free flour, like almond or coconut.
PROTEIN POWDER:
- It will enrich the protein content in these muffins. It is best to use the vanilla flavor protein powder, which complements the carrot flavor nicely.
BAKING POWDER & BAKING SODA:
- It will help to raise these bars and make them soft. We have to use them fresh for the best results, or else they will become dense.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First we pre-heat the oven at 350° F.
- Then we put the paper (baking) on tray.
- Heat the oven to 350° F & put the parchment on tray.
- Include the cottage cheese in blender & blend to make it smooth.
- Take a vessel and add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla essence, and eggs, and mix well.
- Add the carrots and stir.
- Take the other vessel and add the protein powder, baking soda, salt, oat flour, baking powder, and spices, and mix.
- Then we mix both of these items with each other to form the smooth batter.
- Include the batter in the tray & spread it evenly.
- Bake these bars for 25 to 30 minutes till rise well.
- Cool the bars well, then slice them with knife and serve them.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Protein Smoothie
- Scrambled Eggs
- Overnight Oats
SNACKS:
- Fresh Fruit Slices
- Almond Butter Drizzle
- Mixed Nuts
- Protein Shake
DESSERT:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Whipped Cream
- Honey Drizzle
- Dark Chocolate Chips
TOPPINGS:
- Chia Seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Coconut Flakes
- Crushed Walnuts
BEVERAGE:
- Coffee
- Green Tea
- Almond Milk Latte
- Herbal Tea
TIPS:
- Properly blend the cottage cheese before mixing to make it smooth.
- Don’t bake the bars for a long time so they remain moist.
- Include the walnuts or raisins to add additional texture.
- Cool the bars well, then make slices to prevent them from crumbling.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the bars to the covered box and store for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the bars individually and freeze them for 2 months.
FAQs:
How can I make them gluten-free?
- Use the labeled gluten-free oat flour to make the bars gluten-free.
What to use instead of protein powder?
- Use the extra oat flour instead of protein powder, though it will decrease the protein content in these bars.
How can I prepare dairy-free bars?
- Use the vegan cottage cheese for this purpose.
Why do the bars get dense?
- You can mix the bars for a long time, or you can add more protein powder so the bars get dense.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 180 kcal
Serving: 9 bars
Net carbs: 14 g
Total carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 4 g
Serving size: 1 bar
Protein: 12 g
Fat: 6 g
Calcium: 120 mg
Iron: 1.2 mg
Vitamin A: 350 mg
Sodium: 180 mg
Potassium: 220 mg
