Flourless Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake Recipe
A wholesome and delicious flourless cottage cheese carrot cake made with oats, bananas, and pecans. This healthy, protein-packed cake is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with Greek yogurt and fresh grated carrot, making it a perfect guilt-free treat for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese, blended
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cups oats
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Topping
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 carrot, grated
- Pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 360°F (182°C). Lightly spray a 9×4 inch bread loaf pan with oil to prepare it for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, blended low-fat cottage cheese, grated carrot, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir until well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oats, cinnamon, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix everything together thoroughly to form the batter.
- Incorporate Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans gently, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and level out the surface. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Topping: Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, spread a layer of Greek yogurt on top. Sprinkle with grated carrots and chopped pecans.
- Optional Sweetening: If desired, drizzle with additional maple syrup or a sweetener of your choice for extra sweetness.
- Serve: Enjoy the cake warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This cake is naturally gluten free because it uses oats instead of flour, but ensure oats are certified gluten free if needed.
- The mixture relies on natural sweetness from bananas and maple syrup, but you can adjust sweetness to taste.
- Blending the cottage cheese helps incorporate moisture and protein, making the cake tender.
- Use a 9×4 inch loaf pan for best shape and even baking.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before adding topping to prevent yogurt from melting.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative and use dairy free cottage cheese or silken tofu blended well.
Keywords: flourless carrot cake, cottage cheese cake, healthy carrot cake, oat cake, gluten free carrot cake, maple syrup cake, protein cake
