Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the cottage cheese and eggs to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add the almond flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- If you want a sweeter bar, mix in the honey or maple syrup at this stage.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Scatter extra pecans on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Blend the cottage cheese fully for a smooth texture with no lumps.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze the bars for up to 2 months. Wrap each bar individually before freezing.
- Skip the honey or maple syrup if you prefer a less sweet bar.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg