Oat, Apple & Carrot Cake (Healthy & Moist)

🥕🍎 Oat, Apple & Carrot Cake (Healthy & Moist)

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (blend into oat flour or use ready oat flour)

• ½ cup whole wheat flour (optional – or use all oat flour)

• 1 cup grated carrots

• 1 cup grated apple (squeeze extra juice lightly)

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• ¼ cup oil (coconut or vegetable)

• ½ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line an 8-inch cake pan.

2. If using rolled oats, blend into fine flour.

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, honey, oil, yogurt, and vanilla.

4. Add grated carrots and apple. Mix well.

5. In another bowl, combine oat flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

7. Fold in walnuts or raisins if using.

8. Pour batter into prepared pan.

9. Bake 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

10. Cool before slicing.

🧁 Optional Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting

• ½ cup cream cheese

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt

Mix until smooth and spread over cooled cake.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I make this cake eggless?
Yes, replace 2 eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed + 6 tbsp water).

Q2: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, use only oat flour (certified gluten-free).

Q3: How to store it?
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 4 days.

Q4: Can I make muffins instead?
Yes! Bake in muffin tin for 18–22 minutes.

Q5: Is it good for breakfast?
Absolutely! It’s fiber-rich and naturally sweetened — perfect with tea or coffee.