Carrot Coconut Protein Squares Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Carrot Coconut Protein Squares are a nutritious and delicious option for healthy desserts. Packed with protein and natural sweetness from carrots and coconut, they make for a satisfying snack or dessert.

This recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal ingredients, making it perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a healthy treat without compromising on flavor.

Nutritious Carrot Coconut Protein Squares

These protein squares combine grated carrots, shredded coconut, and protein powder for a wholesome dessert. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 squares, perfect for meal prep or a quick snack.

Ingredients

1 cup grated carrots
1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the protein powder, almond flour, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add the grated carrots, honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Cut: Allow the squares to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares.