Easy Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake
Easy Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake is a deliciously moist and healthy alternative to traditional carrot cake. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh carrots, ripe bananas, and warm spices, this cake is perfect for any occasion – breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. With its gluten-free base of rolled oats, it’s simple to make and can be easily customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 medium fresh carrots (grated)
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mash the banana, then add grated carrots and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg