Healthy Carrot & Oat Cake

Healthy Carrot & Oat Cake

Ingredients

1 cup Rolled oats (blended into flour or kept whole for texture)

 

1 large Carrot (grated finely)

 

2 Large eggs

 

1/4 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce (for moisture)

 

3 tbsp Honey or maple syrup

 

1 tsp Baking powder

 

1 tsp Cinnamon

 

Optional: A handful of raisins or chopped walnuts (as seen in the image)

 

Instructions

Prep the Base: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a small round baking tin.

 

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, and yogurt until smooth. Stir in the finely grated carrot.

 

Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in the oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. If you prefer a smoother cake, pulse the oats in a blender for a few seconds first to create “oat flour.”

 

Fold in Extras: Gently stir in your raisins or nuts.

 

Bake: Pour the batter into the tin. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 

Cool: Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

 

Quick Tips for Success

The Carrot: Squeeze the excess moisture out of the grated carrots before adding them to the bowl to prevent the cake from getting soggy.

 

Texture: If the batter looks too dry, add a splash of milk (dairy or plant-based).

 

Pro Tip: This cake tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle!

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