Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake – Easy Healthy Recipe
This flourless oatmeal carrot cake is naturally sweetened, soft, and toddler-friendly. It’s a healthy, allergy-aware snack or breakfast with no refined flour or sugar—perfect for the whole family!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 toddler-size squares 1x
Ingredients
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1½ cups rolled oats
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1 cup finely grated carrots
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2 ripe bananas (or 1 cup applesauce)
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2 eggs
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8×8 pan.
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Mash bananas in a bowl. Add eggs and vanilla.
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Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Fold in grated carrots and mix well.
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Pour into pan and smooth top.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool, slice, and serve plain or with yogurt frosting.
Notes
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Great for toddlers, baby-led weaning, or snack prep
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Freeze-friendly: wrap and freeze for up to 3 months
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Add raisins or coconut for variety
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For egg-free, use flax eggs or mashed banana