Healthy Sugar-Free Oatmeal Apple Carrot Cake

Moist, lightly spiced, naturally sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert—this cake tastes indulgent but is made with clean, wholesome ingredients. No refined sugar, no flour, and 100% guilt-free comfort 🤍

 Time & Yield

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Bake: 35–40 minutes
• Yield: 9 squares (or 1 small loaf)

 Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
• 1 large apple, finely grated (with peel)
• 1 cup carrot, finely grated
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup milk (dairy or almond/oat)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Optional Add-Ins (still sugar-free)

• 2 tbsp raisins or chopped dates
• 2 tbsp walnuts or almonds
• 1 tbsp chia or flax seeds

 Instructions

1. Prep oven
   Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line or grease an 8×8 pan or loaf tin.
2. Blend oats (optional)
   For smoother texture, blend oats into flour. You can skip this for a rustic cake.
3. Mix wet ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, milk, oil, vanilla, and spices.
4. Add fruits & veggies
   Stir in grated apple and carrot.
5. Combine dry ingredients
   Add oats (or oat flour), baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently.
6. Bake
   Pour batter into pan and bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool & slice
   Let cool 10–15 minutes before cutting.

 Approximate Nutrition (per slice, 1 of 9)

• Calories: ~120–135
• Protein: ~5 g
• Carbs: ~18 g
• Fat: ~4 g
• Fiber: ~3 g
• Added Sugar: 0 g

 Pro Tips

• Apples provide all the sweetness—use sweeter varieties like Fuji or Gala
• For extra protein, add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• Top with Greek yogurt + cinnamon for a cake-and-cream vibe

 Q & A

Q: Is this really sugar-free?
A: Yes—no refined or added sugar. Sweetness comes naturally from apples and carrots.

Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Yes—replace eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water).

Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: It already is—just use certified gluten-free oats.

Q: How do I store it?
A:

• Room temp: 1 day
• Fridge: up to 5 days
• Freezer: up to 2 months

Q: Can I turn this into muffins?
A: Absolutely—bake in muffin tins for 18–22 minutes.

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