Healthy Carrot Cake Bars
These soft and moist carrot cake bars are packed with wholesome ingredients, warm spices, and topped with creamy frosting and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert!
🛒 Ingredients
Cake Bars
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
Topping
- Chopped walnuts
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and honey.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients
Add grated carrots, oat flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
Stir until fully combined.
Fold in chopped walnuts.
4️⃣ Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
Let cool completely.
5️⃣ Make the Frosting
Mix cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and honey until smooth.
Spread over cooled bars.
6️⃣ Finish & Serve
Top with chopped walnuts.
Cut into squares and serve.
💡 Tips
- Chill before slicing for cleaner bars.
- Add raisins for extra sweetness.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
❓Q/A
Q: Can I use almond flour instead of oat flour?
Yes, but the texture will be softer.
Q: Can I freeze these bars?
Yes, freeze unfrosted bars for up to 2 months.
Q: Are these high protein?
Yes! Cottage cheese and eggs add extra protein.