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PdfHealthy Carrot Cake 🥕🍰
If this is actually “healthy” carrot cake… we might have a serious problem
I’m a sucker for carrot cake and this one looks insane. Had to see if it lives up to it
Macros (per serving – makes 12) 🔥 Calories — 166 Protein — 5g Carbs — 15g Fat — 10g
Ingredients 🥣
Cake: ½ cup or 100g pitted mejdool dates ⅓ cup water ½ cup or 128g peanut butter ¼ cup or 64g unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1 cup shredded carrots ¼ cup or 60g chopped pecans ¼ cup or 60g flax/chia seed mixture ¼ cup or 60g dried cranberries
Icing : ⅓ cup or 3oz light cream cheese ½ cup or 150g 0% Greek yogurt 1–2 tbsp or 30g maple syrup or honey 1 tsp vanilla Cinnamon
How to make 👨🍳 1️⃣ Pit dates, add water, microwave 1 minute, then mash 2️⃣ Mix in all wet ingredients until smooth 3️⃣ Add dry ingredients and mix 4️⃣ Fold in carrots, walnuts, coconut, and raisins 5️⃣ Pour into lined 8x8 pan and bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes 6️⃣ Mix all frosting ingredients in a bowl 7️⃣ Let cake cool, spread frosting evenly over top
Optional: let chill 30 minutes before serving
Verdict: Certified HIGH OCTANE ⛽️🔥
Hands down one of the best recipes I’ve ever made. First ever HIGH OCTANE recipe… this one is on a different level