Oatmeal, apple and carrots! I don’t eat any sugar at all! No flour

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No-Sugar Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Bake

(Naturally sweetened, flour-free, dairy-optional)

✅ Why You’ll Love This

  • No added sugar

  • No flour (uses whole oats only)

  • Naturally sweet from apples & carrots

  • Great for breakfast or snack

  • Meal-prep friendly

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

  • 2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)

  • 1 medium apple, grated (leave peel on for fiber)

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium)

  • 2 eggs
    (or 2 flax eggs for vegan: 2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water)

  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil

  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish or line with parchment.

2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

3️⃣ Add Produce

  • Stir in grated apple and carrots.

4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In another bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.

5️⃣ Combine Everything

  • Pour wet mixture into dry and stir well.

  • Fold in nuts if using.

  • Let mixture sit 5 minutes so oats absorb liquid.

6️⃣ Bake

  • Spread evenly in baking dish.

  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly golden.

7️⃣ Cool & Serve

  • Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

  • Serve warm or chilled.

🥄 How It Tastes

Naturally mildly sweet from apple and carrot, warm-spiced, soft in the center with slightly crisp edges.

❓ Q & A

❓ Is this really sweet enough without sugar?

Yes — especially if you use a naturally sweet apple like:

  • Fuji

  • Gala

  • Honeycrisp

If you prefer more sweetness without sugar, you can:

  • Add ½ mashed ripe banana

  • Add 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

❓ Can I make it without eggs?

Yes. Use:

  • 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water, sit 10 minutes)
    or

  • ½ cup mashed banana (adds sweetness)

❓ Can I make this oil-free?

Yes. Replace oil with:

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
    or

  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (if dairy is okay)

❓ Can I turn this into muffins?

Yes!

  • Divide into lined muffin tin

  • Bake 18–22 minutes at 350°F

❓ How do I store it?

  • Fridge: up to 5 days

  • Freezer: up to 3 months

  • Reheat in microwave 30–60 seconds

❓ Is this good for meal prep?

Very! It firms up nicely and travels well.