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high protein carrot cake cookie

Carrot Cake Protein Cookies

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These Carrot Cake Protein Cookies deliver the authentic bakery flavor you crave, packed with fresh carrots, chewy raisins, an optimized protein blend, and a sugar-free royal icing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 6 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 60 g carrot cake box cake mix
  • 33 g FitFlour
  • 1 dash cinnamon
Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons zero sugar cool whip
  • 0.25 cup fresh carrots finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
Icing
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar alternative
  • 1 teaspoon milk add slowly until desired consistency

Method
 

  1. Using a digital scale, measure out the cake mix, FitFlour, and cinnamon into a bowl. Whisk until completely integrated.
  2. Finely grate the fresh carrots.
  3. Add the butter, milk, zero-sugar Cool Whip, grated carrots, and raisins to the dry mix. Use a silicone spatula to fold the ingredients together until it forms a cohesive dough.
  4. Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough into 6 or 7 equal portions. Roll them into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Gently press each dough ball down to flatten it before baking.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
  7. Immediately upon removing from the oven, gently press the puffed cookies down with a spatula to collapse the crumb. Let cool completely.
  8. Whisk the powdered sugar alternative with a small splash of milk to create a thick icing. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 6g

Notes

Carrot Cake Protein Cookie Tips & Expert Strategy

WHEY VS CASEIN: This recipe requires a blend. 100% whey will result in a rubbery texture.
MOISTURE CONTROL: If your grated carrots are extremely wet, pat them lightly with a paper towel before adding them to the dough to prevent the cookies from spreading too thin.
THE MELLOWING EFFECT: These cookies taste even better on day two after chilling in the fridge. The fresh carrots continue to hydrate the crumb and the spices deepen.
ICING APPLICATION: Ensure the cookies are entirely cool before adding the icing, otherwise it will melt and slide completely off the surface.

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