Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Recipe: Easy & Irresistible Delight!
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A delicious and healthy twist on traditional carrot cake, made with oatmeal for added nutrition.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, grated carrots, and chopped walnuts.
- In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Can be served with cream cheese frosting for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg