Here’s a delightful Oat, Apple & Carrot Cake that’s wholesome, naturally sweet, and packed with flavor—a perfect treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
🥣 Oat‑Apple‑Carrot Cake Recipe
Ingredients (makes approx. 8 slices)
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based) foodandwine.com+14claprecipes.com+14greenku.com+14
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1 large apple, grated (with peel fine) notycheese.com+3claprecipes.com+3claprecipes.com+3
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1 medium carrot, grated hapadltd.com+2claprecipes.com+2claprecipes.com+2
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¼ cup raisins (optional) minimalistbaker.com+15claprecipes.com+15claprecipes.com+15
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) staynaturallyhealthy.com+10claprecipes.com+10recipequickandeasy.com+10
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2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional sweetener) thespruceeats.com+14claprecipes.com+14greenku.com+14
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) claprecipes.com
Instructions
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Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt recipequickandeasy.com+10staynaturallyhealthy.com+10elkezrecipes.wordpress.com+10lollyskitchen.com.mt+4claprecipes.com+4claprecipes.com+4. -
Add Wet and Fruit/Veg Items
Stir in milk, grated apple, carrot, and raisins/nuts if using. Mix in honey/maple syrup and vanilla for extra sweetness recipequickandeasy.com+3hapadltd.com+3reddit.com+3reddit.com+3claprecipes.com+3claprecipes.com+3. -
Bake
Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden claprecipes.com. -
Cool & Serve
Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
🌟 Variations & Tips
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Gluten‑free: Use certified GF oats.
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No sweetener? No problem: Naturally sweet apples often suffice lollyskitchen.com.mt+8claprecipes.com+8claprecipes.com+8.
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Spice it up: Add nutmeg or ginger for cozy warmth recipequickandeasy.com+1claprecipes.com+1.
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Texture tweaks: Blend oats into a coarse oat flour for a smoother cake eatingwell.com+15claprecipes.com+15staynaturallyhealthy.com+15.
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Serve options: Try a dollop of Greek yogurt, nut butter drizzle, or light cream cheese frosting.
🕒 Time & Storage
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Prep: ~15 minutes
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Bake: 45–50 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour 5 minutes claprecipes.comglamour.com+3erinliveswhole.com+3eatingwell.com+3ungatoenlacocina.com+8claprecipes.com+8claprecipes.com+8
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Storage: Keeps up to 5 days in fridge; slices freeze well individually .
🍽️ Why You’ll Love It
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Wholesome & naturally sweet—no refined flour or sugar
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Nutritious—packed with fiber, fruit, and veggies
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Versatile—perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert
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Kid-friendly—soft, flavorful, and healthy
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