Carrot Cake Cups

High Protein • Lower Calorie • Makes 6 Cups

Ingredients

Carrot Cake Layer

  • 1 box carrot cake mix
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup light cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Topping

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped pecans
  • Light sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare the cake batter using the cake mix, almond milk, egg whites, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.

Bake according to package directions and allow the cake to cool completely.

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until fluffy.

Crumble the cooled cake into small pieces.

Add a layer of cake crumbs to each dessert cup followed by a layer of cream cheese filling.

Repeat the layers until the cups are full.

Sprinkle the tops with chopped pecans and a light dusting of cinnamon.

Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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