Description
Moist, spiced, and totally guilt-free, these Flourless Carrot Cake Muffins are made with oats, carrots, and cottage cheese for a high-protein, naturally sweet treat.
Ingredients
2 medium carrots (grated)
2 large eggs
½ cup cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)
1 ½ cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin.
2. Blend oats, cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until smooth.
3. Fold in grated carrots and honey or maple syrup.
4. Pour batter into muffin tin and bake 18–22 minutes.
5. Cool and enjoy!
Notes
These muffins freeze beautifully. Try adding raisins or walnuts for a texture boost!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 55