A delicious and nutritious protein carrot cake made with almond flour, shredded carrots, and protein powder, topped with a creamy frosting. It's perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2: In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients: almond flour, shredded carrot, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
3: In another bowl, combine the liquid ingredients: eggs, peanut butter, sugar free syrup or maple syrup, yogurt, almond milk, unsweetened apple sauce, and vanilla extract.
4: Mix the dry ingredients with the liquid ingredients until combined.
5: Add in the nuts and mix well.
6: Pour the mixture into a baking pan and bake for 45-60 minutes based on the type of pan used.
7: While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by mixing reduced fat cream cheese, yogurt, sugar free syrup or maple syrup, protein powder, and vanilla extract.
8: Once the cake is done, allow it to cool before frosting on top. Garnish with carrots and nuts.
