In this recipe greek yogurt adds the same moisture to the batter as extra butter or oil but for a fraction of the calories and it gives your healthy carrot cake bars a protein boost too.
Low calorie carrot cake bars.
Much better than a lot of full fat carrot cake.
Add cup peanut butter to the batter and mix in with the carrot.
Line a 9x9x2 inch baking pan with foil extending foil over the edges of the pan.
I never tire of carrot cake and this is one i make time and time again as it s.
Many use 100 all purpose flour and some a substituted some whole wheat flour.
It s topped with the naturally sugar free and fat free healthy cream cheese frosting and it s also very easy and fun to prepare.
Instead of the lemon cream cheese frosting try swapping espresso for the lemon juice.
Ingredients 240g carrots 112g light butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 2 tsp nutmeg 1 2 tsp vanilla extract 60g brown sugar.
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284 calories per slice 9 7 grams total fat 4 9 grams saturated fat 6 tablespoons butter and a rich splash of buttermilk frosted with a hint of butter cream cheese and fromage blanc a perfectly toasted sprinkle.
Unlike traditional carrot cake and brownie recipes that often call for plenty of refined granulated sugar you ll sweeten your healthy carrot cake bars.
And it s full of wholesome ingredients like shredded carrots prunes pineapple and applesauce.
Carrot cake is a staple on many easter tables around the world.
It almost uses what you have.
Add half a cup of dried blueberries to the batter and stir in by hand.
Add half a cup of drained tinned pineapple along with the carrot.
Once your healthy carrot cake cookie bars have completely cooled to room temperature spread your healthier cream cheese frosting on top slice them into bars and enjoy your delicious dessert.
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With its batter filled with fresh and flavorful springtime ingredients it s a perfectly refreshing dessert that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
This healthy carrot cake also light and low fat making it weight watchers friendly at only 11 smart points per slice.
Cup vanilla low fat yogurt directions instructions checklist step 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
Low carb carrot cake bars.
The healthy carrot cake is low calorie low carb low fat all natural super gooey and extra sweet.
I like a carrot cake that has what i would term good crumb along with great taste.
With a lighter low fat cream cheese icing it s the perfect easter dessert or dessert for any occasion.