Healthy🍎🥕🍍 | Perfect for Meal Prep & Family Approved
Enjoy this **Carrot Cake-Inspired Baked Oatmeal**-a nutrient-packed, guilt-free treat that the whole family will love!
Naturally sweetened with fruit and under 300 calories per serving, it’s the perfect snack, dessert, or light meal. ✨
🔥 Serves: 8
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | Bake Time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (Gluten free)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup mixed seeds (sunflower, chia, flax, or your favorite blend)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 large apple, grated
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained if canned)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk (or your preferred dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x9-inch square (or 7x11-inch rectangular) baking dish.
2️⃣ In a large baking dish, mix the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, seeds, walnuts, and raisins.
3️⃣ Stir in the grated apple, carrot, and pineapple.
4️⃣ Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and sweetener (if using) in a separate bowl. Combine with the dry mixture.
5️⃣ Spread the mixture evenly.
Optional: Add shredded coconut.
6️⃣ Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and set.
7️⃣ Cool for 5-10 minutes, slice into 8 servings, and enjoy warm or cold.
💜 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ Healthy & Balanced: Packed with fruit, fibre, and heart-healthy seeds.
✔️ Meal Prep-Friendly: Make it once, and enjoy it all week.
✔️ Under 300 Calories per Serving: A satisfying snack, dessert or small meal that’s light yet nourishing.
💡 Serving Ideas: Top with Greek yogurt, nuts or nut butter for added texture and protein.
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