Here’s a wholesome and delicious Oat, Apple, and Carrot Cake recipe—perfect for a healthy dessert or snack! It’s moist, naturally sweetened, and packed with fiber.
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups rolled oats (or oat flour for finer texture)
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1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan: 2 tbsp flaxseed + 5 tbsp water)
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½ cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
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⅓ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
Mix-ins:
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1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
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1 cup grated apple (about 1 medium apple, peeled)
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½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions:
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Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then add maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and applesauce. Mix well.
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Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in grated carrots, apple, and nuts/raisins.
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Bake: Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy as is or with a dollop of yogurt or cream cheese frosting!
Optional Add-Ins:
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Cream Cheese Frosting: Mix 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp honey, and ½ tsp vanilla.
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Top with shredded coconut or extra nuts for crunch.
Why You’ll Love It:
✅ Naturally sweetened (no refined sugar)
✅ Packed with fiber from oats, apple, and carrots
✅ Moist & flavorful with warm spices
Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack! 🍏🥕😊