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Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Bars

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Moist and tender carrot cake bars made with cottage cheese for a wholesome treat, perfect for snacks or light desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese, drained lightly
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until mostly smooth. A few small curds are fine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts or raisins if using.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
  7. Cool completely in the pan on a rack. Frost or slice plain once cool.

Notes

You can fold in 1/2 cup crushed pineapple for pineapple-carrot bars. Reduce sugar by 2 tablespoons if adding the fruit. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices individually for up to 3 months.

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