Description
This easy oatmeal carrot cake is a healthy and quick breakfast or snack option made with simple ingredients like oats, carrots, eggs, and bananas. It’s naturally sweetened and ideal for toddlers and the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mash the banana.
- Add the eggs and whisk together with the mashed banana.
- Stir in the oats, grated carrots, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- If using, add olive oil or melted butter and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish or silicone mold.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- You can add raisins, nuts, or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- This cake can be stored in the fridge for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
- Perfect for baby-led weaning or toddler snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
