Description
A delicious and healthy cake made with rolled oats and grated carrots, perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium-sized)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Place the rolled oats in a blender or food processor and pulse until they resemble a fine flour.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground oats, grated carrots, eggs, maple syrup, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once fully cooled, slice and serve with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- This cake can be topped with your favorite nut butter or a dollop of yogurt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg