Guilt-Free Carrot Cake Cottage Cheese Bowl
A creamy, protein-packed dish that captures the essence of classic carrot cake, made healthier with cottage cheese and warm spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your ramekins generously to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth and creamy.
- Add the finely grated carrot and the sweet raisins, mixing until combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into your greased ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans generously on top of each ramekin.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until puffed up and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Serve warm paired with fresh fruit or Greek yogurt; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg