🌿 A wholesome, naturally sweetened breakfast packed with fiber, vitamins, and cozy flavors—no sugar, no flour, just pure goodness! Perfect for meal prep, healthy snacking, or a guilt-free dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ 100% sugar-free – Sweetened naturally with apples and carrots.
✅ Gluten-free & flourless – Uses oats as the base.
✅ High in fiber – Keeps you full for hours.
✅ Easy to customize – Add nuts, seeds, or spices.
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Ingredients
(Serves 6)
Base Ingredients:
2 cups (180g) rolled oats (certified GF if needed)
1 large apple, grated (about 1 cup)
1 large carrot, grated (about 1 cup)
2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan: 2 tbsp flax + 5 tbsp water)
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups (360ml) unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for extra fiber)
Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins:
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tbsp almond butter (swirled in before baking)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Ingredients (5 mins!)
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Grate apple and carrot (no need to peel).
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In a bowl, mix oats, grated apple, carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, chia seeds, and salt.
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2. Combine Wet & Dry
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Whisk eggs, vanilla, and milk, then pour over dry ingredients.
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Stir until fully combined.
3. Bake to Perfection
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Pour into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 mins until set and golden.
4. Cool & Serve!
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Enjoy warm with a drizzle of nut butter or plain yogurt.
Pro Tips for the Best Texture
🔥 Use rolled oats – Quick oats will turn mushy.
🔥 Grate apples/carrots finely – Ensures even sweetness.
🔥 Make it ahead – Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze slices.
5 Flavor Variations
🍌 Banana Spice – Replace apple with 1 mashed banana + extra cinnamon.
🎃 Pumpkin Pie – Add ½ cup pumpkin puree + ½ tsp ginger.
🍫 Chocolate Chunk – Stir in sugar-free dark chocolate chunks.
🥥 Tropical Twist – Add unsweetened pineapple bits + coconut flakes.
🌰 Nutty Crunch – Top with almonds + sunflower seeds before baking.
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