No-Bake Carrot Cake Protein Bars (20g Protein)

Published: 8/24/2026

A portable snack that delivers the spices of a traditional Nordic carrot cake, with a lemon cream-cheese-style frosting made from blended cottage cheese to keep these bars creamy and high in protein.

Ingredients (8 bars)

• 2 cups (240 g) oat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup (100 g) grated carrots
• 1/2 cup (120 g) almond butter
• 1/4 cup (80 g) maple syrup
• For the frosting: 1/2 cup (120 g) blended cottage cheese, 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice, and 1 tsp (2 g) lemon zest

Instructions

1. Mix the oat flour, protein powder, grated carrots, almond butter, and maple syrup until a thick dough forms.
2. Press into a lined pan.
3. Blend the cottage cheese with the lemon zest and juice; spread over the top.
4. Freeze for 1 hour, then slice.

Pro Tips

• The Rest Period: Letting the bars sit in the fridge for 2 hours after freezing allows the oat flour to fully hydrate, creating a much better texture.

See Also

• The Ultimate Moist Carrot Cake
• High-Protein Biscoff Overnight Oats
• Autumn Apple & Quark Breakfast Bake

Categories: baking, healthy, desserts