Carrot Oatmeal Cake

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🥕 Carrot Oatmeal Cake (No Oven, Wheat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free)

✅ Dietary Info

• No Oven
• Wheat-Free (uses oats)
• Egg-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Vegan-friendly
• Refined Sugar-Free (optional)

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📝 Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
• 1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
• 1 ripe banana (or ¼ cup applesauce or mashed dates for sweetness)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (skip if banana is sweet enough)
• ¾ cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, oat, etc.)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp oil or nut butter (optional but adds richness)

Optional Add-ins:

• ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)
• 2 tbsp raisins or chopped dates
• 1–2 tbsp shredded coconut

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🍳 Cooking Method: Stovetop or Steamed

Method 1: Stovetop in a Pan (Like Pancake-Cake)

1. Prepare a non-stick pan: Grease it lightly with oil or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
3. Blend or mash banana and mix with wet ingredients in another bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in carrots and add-ins.
5. Pour batter into pan, cover with a lid.
6. Cook on very low heat for 25–35 minutes, until firm and a toothpick comes out clean. Flip carefully if needed to cook both sides, or brown just the bottom.
7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Method 2: Steamed (Like a Pudding Cake)

1. Grease a round or square heat-safe container or tin.
2. Follow steps 2–4 above to prepare the batter.
3. Pour batter into the container, tap to remove air bubbles.
4. Place in a steamer (or a pot with a trivet and water), cover with foil or lid.
5. Steam for 40–50 minutes on medium heat. Check with a toothpick.
6. Cool, then remove from mold.

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🍯 Optional Topping Ideas:

• Coconut cream + maple drizzle
• Nut butter + cinnamon
• Vegan yogurt + chopped nuts
• Simple glaze: mix powdered sugar + lemon juice (for non-sugar-free)

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🧊 Storage:

• Fridge: Up to 5 days
• Freezer: Slice and freeze up to 1 month

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Would you like a microwave version, or one with protein boost or nut-free options?