⏱️ Quick Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Difficulty: Easy
Flavour Profile: Spiced, earthy, gently sweet
Best Served: Warm or chilled
Perfect For: Breakfast, snacks, dessert
Flourless, wholesome and gently spiced — a bake that feels like a warm hug in every bite🥕🍎
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🥕 Flourless & Gluten-Free – Naturally nourishing and light.
🍯 Refined Sugar-Free – Sweetened with maple syrup or honey.
🌾 Oats for Heartiness – Adds texture and fibre.
🍎 Applesauce for Moisture – Keeps the crumb soft and tender.
🌿 Spiced & Balanced – Cinnamon and nutmeg bring warmth.
🥣 Quick & Easy – No mixer, no fuss, just blend and bake.
🧁 Perfect Anytime – Breakfast, snack or dessert — it fits all moods.
👨🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-step)
✔️ Preheat the Oven
Set oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line an 8×8” baking dish.
💡Lining ensures easy release and clean edges.
✔️ Make Oat Flour
Blend rolled oats in a food processor until fine and powdery.
💡Pulse in short bursts to avoid clumping.
✔️ Whisk Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, applesauce and vanilla.
💡Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly.
✔️ Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
💡Sift spices for even distribution and better aroma.
✔️ Fold in Carrots & Extras
Gently fold in grated carrots, chopped nuts and raisins if using.
💡Don’t overmix — it keeps the cake light and tender.
✔️ Transfer to Pan
Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.
💡Use a spatula to level for even baking.
✔️ Bake to Perfection
Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
💡Edges should be golden and centre set.
✔️ Cool Slightly
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
💡Cooling helps the crumb set and flavours settle.
✔️ Enjoy Anytime
Perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert — it’s versatile and satisfying.
💡Store leftovers for easy grab-and-go moments.
🛒 Ingredients
🌾 Rolled oats – 2 cups (gluten-free if needed)
🥕 Finely grated carrots – 1½ cups
🥚 Eggs – 3 large
🍯 Maple syrup or honey – ½ cup
🌿 Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
⚖️ Baking powder – 1½ tsp
🌿 Cinnamon – 1 tsp
🌿 Nutmeg – ¼ tsp
🥥 Melted coconut oil – ¼ cup
🍎 Unsweetened applesauce – ½ cup
🧂 Salt – ½ tsp
🥜 Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) – ½ cup
🍇 Raisins (optional) – ½ cup
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