Calling all carrot cake lovers. This one is for you!
The classic mix of carrots, warm spices, and a little hint of creaminess is the taste you will get with every one of these recipes. You can even enjoy the taste of carrot cake for breakfast!
In this blog, I'm sharing three delicious ways to enjoy carrot cake without the sugar crash.
From protein-packed overnight oats to fluffy muffins, these recipes deliver the flavors you love with a healthy twist!
Let's dive in and satisfy that carrot cake craving without compromising your goals.
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Fridge Time: Overnight
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup Shredded Carrots
1/3 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
2 Tsp Chia Seeds
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
1 1/2 Tsp Maple Syrup or Honey
3/4 Cup Milk
1/4 Cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
1/2 Scoop Level-1 Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Mason Jar
• Spoon
1. Mix all of the ingredients in a mason jar.
2. Let the mixture sit overnight in the fridge, and enjoy it in the morning!
Macros Per Serving:
Calories: 336
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 39g
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 6g
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Carrot Cake Muffins
Servings: 8 (1 Serving = 1 Muffin)
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes
Ingredients:
3 Egg Whites
1/2 Cup Fat-Free Plain Greek Yogurt
4 Cups Oat Flour
1 Cup Grated Carrots
2 Scoops Level-1 Ice Cream Cookie
2 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Nutmeg
1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Cup No-Calorie Sweetener
1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts
Directions:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• 2 Medium Mixing Bowls
• 2 Mixing Spoons
• Muffin Tin
1. Preheat the oven to 365 ℉.
2. Mix the wet ingredients (egg whites, yogurt) and the dry ingredients (oat flour, carrots, Level-1, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, sweetener, walnuts) in 2 separate mixing bowls.
3. Once mixed thoroughly in separate bowls, combine the wet and dry ingredients in one bowl.
4. Divide the mixture between 8 muffin tins. Leave about 1/4-1/2 inch at the top of each tin for the muffins to rise.
5. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. You'll know they're done when you can spear them with a toothpick or fork and they come out clean.
6. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!
Macros Per Serving:
Calories: 152
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 13g
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 2g
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Carrot Cake Pops
Servings: 12 (1 Serving = 1 Cake Pop)
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients:
For the Cake Pops:
3 Scoops Level-1 Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Cup Old-Fashioned Oats
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut
2 Tbsp Ground Flax Seed
1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/3 Cup Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Cup Carrots, Grated
For the Icing:
4 Oz Fat-Free Cream Cheese
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
6 Tbsp Whipped Topping, Zero Sugar
1 Scoop Level-1 Vanilla Ice Cream
Directions:
For this recipe, you'll need:
• Food Processor
• Small Plastic Bag or Piping Bag
• Mixing Bowl
• Mixing Spoon
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Cake Pop Sticks
1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 2 tablespoons of your mixture and roll it into a ball to place on the baking sheet. Repeat this 11 more times until you have 12 total cake pops.
3. Put a cake pop stick in each cake pop.
4. Mix the icing ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
5. Pour the icing into a small plastic bag or piping bag.
6. Drizzle the icing on each cake pop before refrigerating them for 15 minutes for the icing to set.
7. Enjoy!
Macros Per Serving:
Calories: 193
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 2g
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