Oat, Apple, and Carrot Cake

🥕🍏 Oat, Apple & Carrot Cake Recipe

✅ Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats (can blend to flour or leave whole for texture)

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)

• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Fruits & Veggies:

• 1 cup grated carrot (about 2 medium)

• 1 cup grated apple (about 1 large, skin on, excess juice drained)

• ⅓ cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

🧁 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch square pan or loaf pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Add wet to dry, mixing gently until just combined.

5. Fold in grated carrot, apple, and raisins/nuts.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool completely in the pan before slicing. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

✨ Optional Toppings:

• A light cream cheese frosting

• Greek yogurt drizzle with a touch of honey

• Dusting of powdered sugar