These No Sugar Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars are a wholesome twist on a classic dessert, delivering all the cozy flavors of carrot cake without refined sugar. Soft, moist, and lightly spiced, they are naturally sweetened with carrots and applesauce, making them a satisfying treat you can enjoy any time of day.
Blended cottage cheese is the secret ingredient that gives these bars a tender crumb while boosting protein content. It replaces traditional fats and heavy frostings without sacrificing texture or richness, creating a dessert that feels indulgent yet nourishing.
The warm spices, finely grated carrots, and optional nuts or raisins bring familiar carrot cake comfort, while the oat flour keeps the bars hearty and filling. Each bite is balanced, lightly sweet, and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Finished with a creamy cottage cheese topping, these bars are ideal for meal prep, healthy snacking, or a guilt-free dessert. They store well in the refrigerator and taste even better once chilled, making them a reliable recipe to keep on hand.
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Servings and Timing
Yield: 9 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
Carrot Cake Bars
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Creamy Topping
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
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