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Carrot Cupcake High Protein

High-Protein Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Healthy Low Sugar)

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Fluffy, spiced, and moist carrot cake cupcakes made with a sneaky high-protein base of blended cottage cheese and banana. No oil or butter required!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 124
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7.6 oz Carrot Cake Mix (approx. 1/2 box)
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1 medium Ripe Banana approx 1/2 cup mashed
  • 3/4 cup Crushed Pineapple do not drain juice
  • 30 g Vanilla Whey/Casein Protein Powder PE Science recommended
  • 12 Pecan Halves for topping

Equipment

Beast Blender
Beast Blender
Digital Scale
Digital Scale
12-cup Muffin Tin
12-cup Muffin Tin
Spatula Set
Silicone Spatula Set

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and banana. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and liquified.
  3. In a large bowl, add the carrot cake mix, protein powder, blended wet mixture, and crushed pineapple (with its juice).
  4. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups. Place one pecan half on top of each.
  6. Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 3g

Notes

High-Protein Carrot Cake Cupcakes Tips & Expert Strategy

TEXTURE/MOUTHFEEL: Expect a very moist, dense, and tender crumb. Because we use fruit and cottage cheese for moisture instead of oil, these feel more like a decadent bakery cake than a light sponge.
WHEY VS CASEIN WARNING: Using 100% whey protein will result in a rubbery texture that toughens as it cools. I highly recommend a whey/casein blend (like PE Science) to maintain a soft, flour-like crumb.
THE MELLOWING EFFECT: These cupcakes actually taste better about 2-3 hours after baking or even the next day. The spices and pineapple juice need time to permeate the protein structure.
PROFESSIONAL FINISH: For the best experience, serve these at room temperature or slightly chilled. If you want a frosting, a simple mix of Greek yogurt and protein powder works perfectly as a high-protein cream cheese alternative.

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