A moist, naturally sweet cake made with oats, apples, and carrots — no refined sugar, no flour, and packed with fiber. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert.
⏱ Servings & Timing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
📋 Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (whole or ground into flour)
- 2 apples, grated or mashed
- 2 carrots, grated
- 3 eggs (or vegan substitute: 3 flax eggs or ½ cup unsweetened applesauce)
- ½ cup honey or crushed dates (for sweetness)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional but delicious)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts) or seeds (chia, flax) for extra crunch
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep oven & pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.
- Mix wet base: In a bowl, whisk eggs (or flax eggs), then stir in honey or dates, grated apples, and carrots.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Fold in nuts/seeds if using.
- Bake: Pour into pan, smooth the top, and bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & enjoy: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
