Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake
This Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake is soft, naturally sweet, and full of wholesome goodness! Made with oats, carrots, honey, and Greek yogurt, it’s a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. You’ll love its moist texture, warm spice flavor, and how easy it is to make — all with zero refined sugar!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats blended into oat flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs for vegan
- 1 cup grated carrots finely grated
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp raisins or shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil for extra moisture
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make Oat Flour: Blend oats into a coarse flour using a blender or food processor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in Carrots: Gently mix in grated carrots and any optional add-ins like nuts or raisins.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let it cool completely before slicing or topping with your favorite frosting.
Notes
- Don’t overmix — it keeps the cake light and fluffy.
- Use finely grated carrots for a smooth, tender texture.
- Add Greek yogurt or mashed banana for extra moisture.
- Let cool fully before frosting or slicing for clean pieces.