Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of this Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a satisfying snack. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, carrots, and nuts, this loaf is moist, flavorful, and free of refined sugars.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup maple syrup or honey
- â…“ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins. Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce with mashed banana for a flavor variation.
- For a dairy-free option, ensure mix-ins are dairy-free.
- This loaf freezes well—just slice and wrap individually for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
