These Carrot Cake Protein Muffins are soft, moist, naturally sweet, and packed with delicious carrot cake flavor! Made with cottage cheese, eggs, oats, and ripe bananas, they are a wonderful breakfast or snack for busy mornings. With no refined sugar or traditional flour, these muffins are a tasty way to enjoy a homemade treat while adding protein and fiber to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats, blended into a coarse flour
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
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