Sugar-free Oatmeal with Carrots and Apple Cake

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe for a Sugar-Free Oatmeal, Carrot & Apple Cake. It’s naturally sweetened with fruit, wholesome, and great for breakfast or a healthy snack

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Sugar-Free Oatmeal with Carrots and Apple Cake

🧁 Makes

1 small loaf or 8–10 slices

⏱ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Bake: 35–45 minutes

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🥣 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups rolled oats (or oat flour)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 medium apples, peeled and grated (or finely chopped)

• 1 cup finely grated carrot

• 2 eggs
  or 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water)

• ⅓ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• ¼ cup neutral oil (olive, coconut, or sunflower)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Optional Add-ins (still sugar-free)

• ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

• ¼ cup raisins or dates (optional, adds more sweetness)

• 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

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🔪 Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
   Grease or line a loaf pan or round cake pan.

2. Prepare the oats

   • If using rolled oats, blend them into a coarse flour.

   • If using oat flour, skip this step.

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🧁 Mixing the Batter

3. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a large bowl, combine:

     • Oat flour

     • Baking powder

     • Baking soda

     • Cinnamon

     • Nutmeg

     • Salt

4. Mix wet ingredients

   • In another bowl, whisk:

     • Eggs (or flax eggs)

     • Milk

     • Oil

     • Vanilla

5. Add fruits and vegetables

   • Stir grated apples and carrots into the wet mixture.

   • The apples provide natural sweetness—no sugar needed.

6. Combine

   • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

   • Mix gently until just combined.

   • Fold in nuts or other add-ins if using.

The batter should be thick but pourable.

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🔥 Baking

7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake

   • Bake for 35–45 minutes

   • Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, it’s done.

9. Cool

   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

   • Transfer to a rack and cool completely before slicing.

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🍽 Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with:

  • Greek yogurt

  • Unsweetened applesauce

  • Nut butter

• Store in the fridge up to 5 days

• Freezes well for up to 2 months

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🌱 Tips & Variations

• More moist cake: Add 2 tbsp applesauce

• Vegan version: Use flax eggs + plant milk

• Gluten-free: Ensure oats are certified gluten-free

• No oil option: Replace oil with mashed banana or applesauce