Carrot cake has a way of feeling both comforting and celebratory. The warm spices, natural sweetness, and creamy frosting make it a classic favourite – but traditional versions often leave you with a sugar crash not long after. These Carrot Cake Protein Slices With Frosting are a nourishing twist on the classic, delivering all the flavour you love in a balanced, protein-rich, no-bake slice.

Created for busy days and real-life cravings, these slices are easy to prepare, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep. They are ideal as a mid-morning snack, post-workout fuel, or a healthier dessert that still feels indulgent. Each slice combines slow-release carbs, healthy fats, and protein to help keep you satisfied and energised.

At Blended Bites, we believe healthy treats should feel joyful – not restrictive. This recipe proves that you don’t have to give up comfort foods to eat well. Freshly grated carrot adds moisture, subtle sweetness, and a boost of nutrients, while rolled oats form a hearty base that provides fibre and long-lasting energy. Nut butter adds richness and helps bind the slice together, creating a soft, chewy texture that feels just like a classic baked slice – without turning on the oven.

Protein powder is blended into both the base and the frosting, making these slices especially satisfying. The base uses vanilla protein powder to enhance satiety without overpowering the carrot cake flavour, while the frosting includes protein for an extra boost – turning a traditionally sugary topping into something far more functional.

The spices are what truly bring this slice to life. Cinnamon and nutmeg provide that unmistakable carrot cake warmth, while vanilla rounds out the flavour profile. A touch of maple syrup complements the natural sweetness of the carrot without making the slice overly sweet, allowing it to work just as well as a snack as it does a dessert.

The cream cheese protein frosting is the star of the show. Smooth, lightly tangy, and creamy, it balances the spiced base perfectly. Thanks to the added protein and yogurt, it feels rich without being heavy and sets beautifully in the fridge for clean, bakery-style slices.

This carrot cake protein slice is also highly adaptable. Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch, raisins for a classic carrot cake twist, or shredded coconut for extra texture. Prefer a dairy-free option? Simply use plant-based cream cheese, yogurt, and protein powder. However you customise them, the result is a slice that feels comforting, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

Because they are no bake, these slices are quick to prepare and store beautifully. Keep a batch in the fridge or freezer and you will always have a nourishing option ready when cravings strike – proof that healthy eating can still feel indulgent and familiar. ✨

Carrot Cake Protein Slice With Frosting

No-bake Carrot Cake Protein Slice With Frosting made with real carrot, warming spices, and added protein in every layer. Soft, creamy, and perfectly spiced, these slices are ideal for healthy snacking, meal prep, or a nourishing dessert. 🥕🤍

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword carrot cake protein bars, carrot cake protein bars frosted, carrot cake protein bars no bake, carrot cake protein slice with frosting, carrot cake protein snack slice with frosting, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy carrot cake protein bars, no bake carrot cake protein bars

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 3/4 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of sea salt
• Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins

Cream Cheese Protein Frosting

• 3/4 cup cream cheese (or dairy-free alternative), softened
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
• 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Add rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until they resemble coarse flour.

  Add grated carrot, dates, almond butter, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt and process until fully combined and slightly sticky. If needed, add 1–2 teaspoons of water or almond milk.

  Fold in any optional add-ins by hand.

  Press the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface.

Cream Cheese Protein Frosting

• Soften the cream cheese by leaving out at room temperature for an hour or so or give it a 10second burst in the microwave.

  In a bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.

  Spread frosting evenly over the base.

  Chill for 1–2 hours, or until firm, then slice into 8-10 bars or more smaller squares.

  Store slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.  

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