Sugar-Free, Flourless Oatmeal Apple Carrot Breakfast Bake 🍎🥕

Kid-approved – Tastes like dessert (but isn’t!)

Ingredients *(Serves 4-6)*
Dry Base
1 ½ cups rolled oats (certified GF if needed)

½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp salt

Wet Mix
1 cup grated apple (1 medium, skin on)

1 cup grated carrot (1 large)

1 ripe banana, mashed (natural sweetener)

1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Optional Boosters
1 tbsp chia seeds

1 scoop unflavored protein powder

2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes

Step-by-Step Instruction

1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.

2️⃣ Mix Dry & Wet Separately
In one bowl, combine oats, nuts, spices, and salt.

In another, mix apple, carrot, banana, egg, vanilla, and milk.

3️⃣ Combine & Bake
Pour wet into dry, stir well, then transfer to the dish.

Bake 30-35 mins until golden and set.

Cool 10 mins before slicing.

Pro Tips
🍯 Extra sweetness? Add 2 chopped dates (still sugar-free!).
🔥 Crispy top: Broil 2-3 mins at the end.
🍏 Apple tip: Use tart apples (Granny Smith) for less natural sugar.

Serving Ideas
🥛 With yogurt – Adds protein and creaminess

🌰 Crunchy topping – Sprinkle with extra nuts before baking.
☕ Warm spice boost – Add ½ tsp ginger or cardamom.