Oatmeal Apple Carrot Cake (No Sugar, No Flour)

📜 Description:

This moist and hearty cake blends oats, apples, and carrots for a naturally sweet and nutrient-rich dessert without refined sugar or flour. It’s ideal for health-conscious eaters, kids, or anyone avoiding processed ingredients. Sweetened naturally with bananas, apples, and dates, it’s full of fiber and subtle spice, perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack.

📝 Ingredients for Oatmeal Apple Carrot Cake (No Sugar, No Flour)

• 2 cups rolled oats (blended into oat flour or used whole)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• Pinch of salt

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)

• 1 cup grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)

• 1 apple (peeled & grated, or finely chopped)

• ½ cup pitted dates (soaked and blended, or finely chopped)

• 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)

• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or yogurt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

• ¼ cup raisins (optional)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease or line a loaf pan or 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment.

2. Prepare oat flour: Blend oats in a blender until fine flour (or leave whole for texture).

3. In a large bowl, mix oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

4. In another bowl, whisk bananas, eggs, applesauce, vanilla, and date paste until smooth.

5. Add the grated carrot and apple to the wet mix.

6. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in nuts or raisins if using.

7. Pour into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

9. Let it cool before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.

👨‍👩‍👧 Servings:

8 slices

🧠 Nutritional Information (per slice, approximate):

• Calories: 160

• Protein: 4g

• Carbohydrates: 25g

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugars (natural): 10g

• Fat: 5g

• No added sugar, no refined flour

💡 Notes:

• You can skip bananas and add more applesauce or extra soaked dates if preferred.

• Use steel-cut oats for a chewier texture, but extend the baking time.

• Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

🍴 Tips:

• Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to blend easily.

• Use silicone baking molds for easy removal.

• Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or almond butter for a protein boost.

• For extra flavor, add orange zest or shredded coconut.

• ✅ Benefits:

• ✔ Naturally sweetened with fruits

• ✔ Whole grain & high in fiber

• ✔ Kid-friendly and lunchbox-safe

• ✔ No processed ingredients

• ✔ Customizable for vegan or gluten-free diets

• ✔ Great for digestion (oats + carrots + apples = fiber power!)

❓ Q&A:

Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Yes! Substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).

Q: Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
A: Yes, though rolled oats provide better structure and chew.

Q: Is this suitable for diabetics?
A: While there’s no added sugar, it contains natural sugars from fruit—check with a healthcare provider for portion guidance.

Q: Can I add frosting?
A: Sure! A light cream cheese or yogurt-based frosting (unsweetened or with a touch of honey) works beautifully.