Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (regular or Greek)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated carrots
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in grated carrots and optional add-ins like walnuts or raisins.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for extra protein and density.
- Top with yogurt or cream cheese frosting for a dessert-style finish.
- Swap maple syrup for honey or coconut sugar as needed.
- Wrap and freeze individual slices for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
