Collagen Carrot Cake

There is something about fall that makes you want to slow down, turn on the oven, and fill your home with the smell of cinnamon and something freshly baked. As the leaves change and cozy season settles in, carrots are a natural fit for autumn-inspired recipes, bringing subtle sweetness, color, and moisture to every bite.

This Collagen Carrot Cake brings together freshly grated carrots, warming spices, and simple pantry staples, with Sera & Mattina Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides mixed right into the batter. It is an easy way to add collagen to a homemade favorite while creating a seasonal treat you can enjoy with your morning coffee, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or throughout the week.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated carrots (provide natural sweetness, moisture, and beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A to support normal vision, skin, and immune function)
• ¾ cup einkorn flour (an ancient variety of wheat that provides carbohydrates for energy, along with some protein and fiber)
• 1 cup coconut sugar (adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness that complements the natural flavor of the carrots)
• 3 eggs (provide protein and help bind the ingredients together, creating a tender cake)
• 3½ tablespoons melted coconut oil (adds moisture and richness to the batter)
• 2 scoops Sera & Mattina Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides (adds collagen peptides and protein to your everyday baking routine, supporting skin, hair, nails, and joints)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (adds warming flavor and naturally occurring antioxidant compounds)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (helps the cake rise and creates a lighter texture)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder (provides additional lift for a soft, tender crumb)
• ½ teaspoon salt (balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors of the other ingredients)
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts (add a satisfying crunch, along with healthy fats, plant-based protein, and minerals)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut sugar, and melted coconut oil until well combined.
3. Add the freshly grated carrots and mix until evenly incorporated.
4. Add the einkorn flour, collagen peptides, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, depending on the pan size, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool before slicing. For an extra touch, finish with a simple cream cheese frosting made with softened cream cheese, a little maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

A Little Something for Your Fall Routine

Some of the best wellness rituals are the simplest ones. Baking something from scratch, choosing ingredients with intention, and making time to enjoy the little things can be just as much a part of your routine as your morning coffee or evening wind-down.

This Collagen Carrot Cake is a reminder that everyday nourishment does not have to mean giving up the things you love. With naturally sweet carrots, warming cinnamon, and collagen peptides blended into a familiar favorite, it is a cozy addition to your weekly meal prep and a sweet treat to look forward to.

Make it at the beginning of the week, keep a few slices on hand, and come back to it whenever you want something homemade. Because feeling good is not about making every choice perfect. It is about finding little ways to care for yourself, season after season.

Wellness from the inside out, one bite at a time.

Enjoy!

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