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.