Description
This fluffy and moist carrot cake bake is packed with wholesome ingredients and a hint of sweetness—perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, cottage cheese, rolled oats, brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and stir until just mixed.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add a splash of milk to the batter before baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg