Naturally Sweet Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Bake
No Sugar • No Flour • Wholesome & Nourishing
Description
This Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Bake is a naturally sweet, nourishing dish made without refined sugar or flour. The sweetness comes entirely from fruit—apples, carrots, apricots, and raisins—making it perfect for those following a clean-eating or sugar-free lifestyle. It’s soft, lightly spiced, filling, and ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 2 cups (200 g) rolled oats, chopped in a blender
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of your choice
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 apple, grated (with peel for extra fiber)
- 9 dried apricots, rinsed with hot water and chopped
- 4 tbsp raisins, rinsed with hot water
(Optional additions: cinnamon or vanilla—optional, no sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare oats
Blend rolled oats briefly until coarse (not flour). - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine oats and baking powder. - Add wet ingredients
Stir in milk, grated carrot, grated apple, chopped apricots, and raisins. - Combine well
Mix until evenly combined. Batter will be thick but moist. - Bake
Pour into the baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, until set and lightly golden. - Cool & serve
Let cool slightly before slicing.
Chef’s Notes
- Rinsing dried fruit in hot water softens them and enhances natural sweetness.
- Texture improves after cooling—don’t cut too early.
- This bake is mildly sweet and designed for sugar-free diets.
Tips for Best Results
- Use unsweetened milk only.
- Grate apple and carrot finely for even moisture.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it soft.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy warm or cold
- Serve with yogurt or nut butter (optional)
- Perfect for breakfast, snack, or lunchbox
Health Benefits
Whole oats support digestion and heart health
Carrots & apples provide vitamins and antioxidants
Dried fruit offers natural energy and sweetness
No added sugar or flour—clean and balanced