Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups finely grated carrots (from 2–3 medium carrots)
- 2 cups full-fat (4%) cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Squeeze grated carrots in a towel to remove excess liquid.
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk almond flour, spices, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in carrots, nuts, and raisins.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
- Squeezing carrots well prevents a soggy bake.
- Optional nuts and raisins add extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg