Description
This Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Loaf is a guilt-free twist on traditional carrot cake, packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, carrots, and warm spices. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and includes a touch of Greek yogurt for added moisture. Enjoy it as a breakfast, snack, or light dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (blended into oat flour)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan (8×4 inches) with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats (blended into oat flour), whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in Carrots and Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts or pecans (if using), and raisins or shredded coconut (if using).
- Pour the Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover the loaf with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve!
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter loaf, you can add a little extra maple syrup or honey.
- Feel free to add more mix-ins, like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or even a handful of dark chocolate chips.
- This loaf can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. It also freezes well for up to 2 months.
- You can also top this loaf with a drizzle of Greek yogurt frosting (mix Greek yogurt with a little honey and vanilla) for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg