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Flourless oatmeal carrot cake squares topped with creamy frosting, walnuts, and grated carrots served on a plate.

Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake (Easy & Healthy)

Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake is a soft, moist baked oatmeal-style cake with warm cinnamon spice and natural sweetness from carrots and fruit. It’s an easy, healthy option that works well for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. The texture is tender and sliceable, making it family-friendly and kid-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup carrots, finely grated
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup apple, diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas (or add applesauce).
  3. Whisk in the eggs, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and mix well.
  6. Add walnuts, raisins, coconut, or diced apple if using, and stir to combine.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30–40 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  9. Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Use finely grated carrots for the softest texture.
  • Swap bananas with unsweetened applesauce for a lighter flavor.
  • For a vegan version, use flax eggs, non-dairy milk, and maple syrup.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.