🍎🥕 Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Breakfast Squares
Naturally sweet — no sugar, no flour!
Moist, delicious, packed with fiber…aka the perfect guilt-free treat!
✅ Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (blended into oat flour or left whole — your choice)
- 1 large apple, grated
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs if vegan)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder (optional but gives a little lift)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
- 2–4 tbsp milk of choice (to adjust texture)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional healthy add-ins:
- Handful of raisins or chopped nuts
- A little honey or dates if you want added sweetness
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep oven & pan
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
- Line a small baking dish or loaf tin with parchment paper
2️⃣ Mix the base
- In a bowl, combine oats, grated apple, grated carrot, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt
3️⃣ Add wet ingredients
- Add eggs (or flax eggs), vanilla, and 2 tbsp milk
- Mix until fully combined
- If the mixture is too thick, add a little more milk
4️⃣ Bake
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until firm and lightly golden
5️⃣ Cool & slice
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares or bars
⭐ Tips & Variations
| Style | What to Adjust |
|---|---|
| Softer/chewier | Add extra milk + grated apple |
| More protein | Add Greek yogurt or protein powder |
| Crunchy version | Top with nuts before baking |
| Kid-friendly | Add raisins or a touch of honey |
🍽️ How to Serve
- Warm it up for breakfast
- Spread with peanut butter, almond butter, or yogurt
- Take on-the-go as a snack
- Crumble over milk like granola
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: up to 5 days in an airtight container
- Freezer: up to 2 months — just thaw and enjoy!
✅ Naturally sweet from fruit
✅ High fiber for digestion
✅ No added sugar
✅ No refined flour
✅ Perfect for weight-friendly eating
If you’d like, I can also create:
📌 A Pinterest-style recipe card
🎥 A short TikTok/Reels script
🍯 More versions: banana, pumpkin, or sweet potato
