Deconstructed Carrot Cake

GF V SF Sep 27, 2026

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What is Deconstructed Carrot Cake, you may be asking? Well it's a protein-packed yogurt bowl with all the flavors of carrot cake, such as cinnamon, walnuts, and a "cream cheese" icing (aka Greek yogurt). This bowl works as a great breakfast, with carrots on the side for dipping.

- 2 cup (454 g) Plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (0.7 g) Pure granulated monk fruit
- 1 tsp (2 g) Ginger, ground
- 1/4 tsp (0.75 g) Nutmeg, ground
- 1/8 tsp (0.25 g) Cloves, ground
- 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) Salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) Vanilla extract
- 1 oz, chopped (28 g) Walnuts
- 8 oz (226 g) Baby carrots

1. Mix together yogurt, cinnamon, pure granulated monk fruit, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla in a small bowl. Top with chopped walnuts. Serve with carrots for dipping.

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Calories: 574
Protein: 53 g
Fat: 21 g
Net Carbs: 35 g
Fiber: 13 g

Description

What is Deconstructed Carrot Cake, you may be asking? Well it's a protein-packed yogurt bowl with all the flavors of carrot cake, such as cinnamon, walnuts, and a "cream cheese" icing (aka Greek yogurt). This bowl works as a great breakfast, with carrots on the side for dipping.

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Time

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Total Time:

5 minutes

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Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$3.21

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Ingredients

Serving(s)

2 cup Plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 tbsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Pure granulated monk fruit
1 tsp Ginger, ground
1/4 tsp Nutmeg, ground
1/8 tsp Cloves, ground
1/16 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 oz, chopped Walnuts
8 oz Baby carrots

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Instructions

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1. Mix together yogurt, cinnamon, pure granulated monk fruit, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla in a small bowl. Top with chopped walnuts. Serve with carrots for dipping.

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Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 1

Calories: 574

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Total Fat: 20.9g (27% 27 % of Daily Value (78 g) )

Saturated Fat: 2.6g (13% 13 % of Daily Value (20 g) )

Polyunsaturated Fat: 13.6g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g

Cholesterol: 23mg (8% 8 % of Daily Value (300 mg) )

Sodium: 484mg (21% 21 % of Daily Value (2300 mg) )

Total Carbohydrate: 47.4g (17% 17 % of Daily Value (275 g) )

Fiber: 12.7g (45% 45 % of Daily Value (28 g) )

Net Carbs: 34.7g

Total Sugar: 27.1g

Protein: 52.9g (106% 106 % of Daily Value (50 g) )

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Vitamin B12: 3.38mcg (141% 141 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg) )

Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0% 0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg) )

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Calcium: 674mg (52% 52 % of Daily Value (1300 mg) )

Iron: 4.3mg (24% 24 % of Daily Value (18 mg) )

Magnesium: 131mg (31% 31 % of Daily Value (420 mg) )

Potassium: 1376mg (29% 29 % of Daily Value (4700 mg) )

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Glycemic Index

:

34.6

Glycemic Load

:

18.1

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Nutrition Score

:

9.5

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