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A cozy square baking dish filled with carrot cake cottage cheese bake
Anderson Jorge

Carrot Cake Cottage Cheese Bake

Carrot Cake Cottage Cheese Bake
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Finely grated carrots – 1½ cups
  • Cottage cheese – 2 cups
  • Large eggs – 3
  • Maple syrup – ⅓ cup
  • Almond flour – ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon – 1½ teaspoons
  • Ground ginger – ½ teaspoon
  • Ground nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans – ½ cup optional
  • Raisins – ½ cup optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the baking dish.
  2. Grate the carrots, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
  3. In a blender or bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and baking powder.
  5. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined.
  6. Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

  • Protein: ~12 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~24 g
  • Fat: ~10 g
  • Fiber: ~3 g
  • Sugar: ~12 g