Description
These No Sugar Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars are a healthy and delicious snack option perfect for those looking to enjoy a sweet treat without added sugars. Made with ripe bananas, cottage cheese, and oat flour, these bars are moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg complement the natural sweetness of grated carrots, creating a wholesome carrot cake taste in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the bars.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, ensuring there are no large lumps for an even texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Carrots: Stir in the grated carrots, oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a thick, well-incorporated batter forms, with no pockets of dry flour.
- Transfer Batter and Spread Evenly: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that the bars are set and cooked through.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool fully in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper and slicing into 9 square bars for serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness without added sugar.
- Ensure carrots are finely grated to blend well in the batter.
- You can substitute oat flour with almond flour for a grain-free option, though texture may vary.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
