Gluten Free Carrot Cake Squares

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 2 tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

For the icing

• 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl whisk the dry ingredients together;  almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 
3. In a separate bowl whisk the wet ingredients together; eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and gently fold all of the ingredients until well incorporated.
5. Stir in carrots and walnuts.
6. Transfer batter into the greased pan and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
7. For the icing combine the yogurt, cream cheese and maple syrup in a medium bowl and mix until it's a smooth creamy icing.
8. Spoon over the top of the cooled carrot cake and spread into an even layer.
9. Serve and enjoy.

This is a different way to enjoy carrot cake. I like serving this at parties since it's an easy way to grab a bite size cake. Honestly, you don't even need a plate to enjoy this delicious and moist dessert.