Dessert

5 Minute Carrot Cake

Recipe by Meal Prep Manual
Dessert free gluten free under 500 calories
5 Minute Carrot Cake

About This Recipe

A gluten free, lower calorie Carrot Cake made in the microwave. This cake uses applesauce instead of oil and oat flour instead of wheat flour. I use whipped cream cheese frosting but you can also make a lower calorie version from fat free cream cheese and Greek yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oat flour⁣
  • 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder ⁣
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon⁣
  • ⅛ tsp ginger ⁣
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg ⁣
  • 1 tsp baking powder⁣
  • 2 tbsp egg whites⁣
  • ½ tsp vanilla⁣
  • 2 tbsp grated carrots ⁣
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce ⁣
  • 2 tsp brown sugar ⁣
  • 2 tbsp whipped Cream Cheese Frosting⁣

Instructions

  1. Wash a carrot and shred or grate using a box grater or microplane.
  2. Squeeze the carrots with a paper towel to get some of the water out. ⁣⁣
  3. In a mug, mix the applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla together. Then mix in the whey, baking powder and spices individually and stir vigorously. You want to make sure these are well dissolved. ⁣
  4. Mix in the flour and sugar and stir. Add in the carrots last. ⁣
  5. Microwave for 2-2.5 minutes and remove from mug onto a plate. ⁣
  6. Let it cool to room temperature before eating or frosting.⁣
Source: This recipe is from Meal Prep Manual. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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