Moist and protein-packed cottage cheese carrot cake bars with warm cinnamon spice.

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2 cups grated carrots

1 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup almond flour

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 large eggs

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch pan.

2. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla.

3. Stir in almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

4. Fold in grated carrots.

5. Spread batter evenly into pan.

6. Bake 25–30 minutes until set.

7. Cool completely before slicing.

Finely grate carrots for best texture.

Blend cottage cheese for smoother bars.

Store chilled for best results.