Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Cake

Here’s a wholesome and moist Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Cake—packed with natural sweetness, fiber, and flavor. It’s like a mashup of carrot cake and apple oatmeal bread, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a healthier dessert!

🥕🍎 Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup brown sugar or maple syrup

• 1/3 cup oil (vegetable, coconut, or melted butter)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)

• 1 cup grated apple (1 large, peeled if desired)

• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, raisins, or shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Soak the Oats:
   In a bowl, mix oats with milk and let sit for 10–15 minutes to soften.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

4. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   To the soaked oats, add eggs, sugar or syrup, oil, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.

5. Add Fruits & Veggies:
   Stir in grated carrots and apple.

6. Mix Everything Together:
   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or raisins.

7. Bake:
   Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool & Serve:
   Let cool before slicing. Enjoy plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or a dollop of yogurt or cream cheese frosting.

Would you like a gluten-free, refined sugar-free, or muffin version of this recipe?