Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of this Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Loaf, a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and grated carrots, this moist and flavorful loaf is a guilt-free pleasure.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons 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 coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1½ cups finely grated 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 prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Blend the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry, mix gently. Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Add a light cream cheese glaze or Greek yogurt drizzle for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
