Description
This Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Loaf is a nutritious and delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, carrots, and Greek yogurt, this loaf is moist, flavorful, and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (blended into flour)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (left whole)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or olive oil)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, whole oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in melted coconut oil, honey, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in grated carrots, pineapple, nuts, and raisins if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with a light cream cheese glaze or spread with nut butter.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This loaf also freezes well when wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
