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Healthy Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Healthy Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Experience a moist, spiced dessert that defies traditional baking norms with this Healthy Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake. This recipe delivers a dense, satisfying crumb without refined flour or processed sugars, balancing sweet carrots and hearty oats for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)
  • 2 cups fresh carrots, finely grated
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamo
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse 1.5 cups of the rolled oats in a blender until they reach a coarse flour consistency; mix with remaining whole oats.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla; whisk until emulsified.
  4. Add oat mixture, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top; bake for 35 to 40 minutes until firm to touch.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.

Notes

Oats absorb liquid slowly; if batter is thin, let it sit for 5 minutes. Ensure carrots are not overly juicy to maintain crumb structure.