Description
These no sugar cottage cheese carrot cake bars are a moist, flavorful, and nutritious treat perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option. Made with ripe bananas, cottage cheese, and finely grated carrots, these bars offer natural sweetness without any added sugar. They are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, providing a comforting carrot cake flavor while using wholesome oat flour for a gluten-free texture. Easy to prepare and bake, these bars make a delicious guilt-free indulgence suitable for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of the bars.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth, creating a natural sweetener and moisture base for the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these together until fully combined, resulting in a creamy mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Carrots: Stir in the grated carrots, oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
- Pour Batter Into Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing out the surface for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are fully cooked.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the baked bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 equal square bars for serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Ensure the grated carrots are finely shredded for even texture.
- You can substitute oat flour with almond flour for a different flavor, but 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 2 months; thaw before serving.
