Name: Protein Carrot Cake Blondies : High-Protein, Moist & Perfect for Spring
Ingredients: 1 cup grated carrots (freshly grated); 2 eggs; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana/pumpkin puree); 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey; 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour); 1/2 cup oat flour; 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; Pinch of salt; Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 oz light cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp maple syrup or powdered sweetener; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Description

These Protein Carrot Cake Blondies are the perfect sweet treat that won’t derail your fitness goals. Packed with real carrots, warm spices, vanilla protein, and a light Greek yogurt frosting, they’re soft, chewy, and full of flavor. They’re ideal as a post-workout snack, dessert, or smart mid-day pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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For the Blondies:

1 cup grated carrots (freshly grated)
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana/pumpkin puree)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins

For the Greek Yogurt Frosting:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 oz light cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp maple syrup or powdered sweetener
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, and maple syrup. Stir in grated carrots.
Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Optional Add-ins: Fold in walnuts or raisins.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 20–24 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Frost & Slice: Spread frosting over cooled blondies. Chill at least 30 minutes for clean slices. Lift from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares.

Notes

Moisture: Don’t skip applesauce—it keeps blondies soft and fudgy.
Protein Powder: Use vanilla flavor for best taste; avoid pure whey isolate if possible.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Flavor Variations: Add lemon zest, shredded coconut, pineapple, or chocolate chips. For dairy-free, use plant-based protein, cream cheese, and yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 160Cal Per Serving
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Protein: 10 g