Sugar-Free, Flourless Oatmeal Apple Carrot Breakfast Bake

 

This hearty, naturally sweetened bake is packed with fiber, vitamins, and cozy spices—no sugar, no flour, just wholesome ingredients! Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ 100% sugar-free – Sweetened only with fruit!
✔ Gluten-free & flourless – Just oats and nuts
✔ Meal-prep friendly – Stays good for 5 days

✔ 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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

 Prep & Preheat

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-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.