Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Easy Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake! This moist, spiced cake combines wholesome oats, fresh carrots, and ripe bananas, creating a delightful dessert that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s brunch or an afternoon treat—this guilt-free indulgence will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 medium carrots, finely grated
- 1 ripe banana (about 100g)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine oats, grated carrots, banana, eggs, cinnamon, maple syrup, and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it out gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve plain or with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or raisins. - To make it nut-free, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond products. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
