Tarta de zanahoria saludable

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1/3 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup oat flour
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded carrots (freshly shredded (not from a bag))
• 4 oz vegan cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparación

1. 1

   --- make the carrot cake ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Make the flax eggs by adding the flaxseed meal and water to a small bowl and let it gel for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mix together the flax eggs, applesauce, coconut sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until combined.

5. 5

   Use a spatula to fold in the almond flour, oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in the shredded carrots, then pour the batter into the lined baking dish.

6. 6

   Bake for 30-33 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it sit in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   --- Make the vegan cream cheese frosting ---

9. 9

   Add the vegan cream cheese, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, and vanilla protein powder to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.

10. 10

    Frost the cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Slice and enjoy!