Oatmeal Apple and Carrots Stanley Tucci
A guilt-free and nutrient-dense dessert that combines the natural sweetness of grated apples and carrots with heart-healthy ground oats. This fiber-rich cake is perfect for those looking for a wholesome treat without refined sugars or flours.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats ground into flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated apple about 1 large apple
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ground oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir the grated carrots, grated apple, and optional raisins or nuts into the wet ingredients mixture.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until the mixture is well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.