Healthy, high-protein… but tastes like dessert heaven.
Moist carrot-speckled cake with creamy cottage richness and a golden crunchy top.
INGREDIENTS
Protein Cake Batter
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup finely grated carrots
½ cup oat flour
½ cup vanilla protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt
Crunchy Topping
¼ cup crushed walnuts or pecans
2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 tbsp melted butter
The oven fills the kitchen with warm cinnamon and sweet carrot aroma.
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 175°C
Line a small baking pan with parchment paper.
Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Mix in grated carrots gently.
Stir in oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour batter into prepared pan evenly.
Mix nuts, sugar, and melted butter for topping.
Sprinkle topping evenly over batter.
Bake 35–40 minutes until center is set.
Cool slightly before slicing.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy