Oat, Apple & Carrot Cake
A soft, naturally sweet cake made with oats, fresh apples, and carrots—perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a healthier dessert.
Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Bake: 35–40 minutes
- Total: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
- 2 medium apples, diced
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional:
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
- Mix oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, honey, oil, and vanilla.
- Stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots, diced apples, and optional raisins or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
Nut Information
Contains Nuts? No (unless you add walnuts or pecans).
To keep it nut-free, simply skip the optional nuts and check ingredient labels if serving someone with allergies.
Q&A
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Yes! Use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes, substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or soy milk and use coconut oil instead of butter.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes. Wrap individual slices and freeze for up to 2 months.
Q: How should I store it?
A: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Q: Can I reduce the sweetener?
A: Yes, the apples and carrots add natural sweetness, so you can reduce the honey or maple syrup if desired.
Q: What can I serve it with?
A: Enjoy it with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of honey.
