High Protein Carrot Cake Slice
Satisfy your sweet cravings while fueling your body with this High Protein Carrot Cake Slice, a healthier twist on a classic dessert. Packed with wholesome ingredients like grated carrots, Greek yogurt, almond flour, and protein powder, this recipe blends indulgence with nutrition. Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it offers a naturally sweet flavor, enhanced by raisins, maple syrup, and a hint of vanilla. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while the addition of oats and eggs ensures a soft, tender texture. Ready in just 45 minutes, this moist and delicious protein-packed treat is perfect for meal prep or a post-workout snack. It's gluten-free and refined sugar-free, making it a guilt-free option everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 120 grams oats
- 60 grams protein powder
- 150 grams carrots, grated
- 50 grams almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 60 grams Greek yogurt
- 60 milliliters maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams apple sauce
- 50 grams raisins
- 30 grams chopped walnuts
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a food processor, blend the oats until they become a fine flour.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and apple sauce until well combined.
Step 5
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
Step 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once cooled, slice into 8 pieces and serve. Enjoy your High Protein Carrot Cake Slice!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (745.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1841.5 |
| Total Fat 65.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 404mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1631.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 227.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.6g | |
| Protein 99.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 813.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2076.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories