Craving a sweet treat but watching your sugar intake? If you’re like many of us, the thought of making a delicious dessert might sound impossible. But there is an easy and tasty solution: carrot cake oatmeal cups! Not only are these indulgent morsels packed with fiber and nutrients from oats, carrots, nuts, and seeds—but they also boast a sweet flavor reminiscent of your favorite dessert. These hearty bite-sized treats have all the warm spice notes that make traditional carrot cakes so scrumptious. So if you’re looking for a healthier version to satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing on taste or texture – this unique recipe is definitely worth giving a try.
Recipe
Serves 12
1 cup applesauce, unsweetened
2 eggs
1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
4 tbsp. honey
2 cups rolled oats
⅓ cup flaxseed meal
½ tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice mix
1 carrot, shredded
⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
⅓ cup dates, chopped
How to Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or use a silicone muffin tray.
Place all the ingredients together in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
Transfer about ¼ cup of the batter into each muffin case. Place into the hot oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until cooked through and a cocktail stick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Set the tray onto a wire rack and allow the oatmeal cups to cool, before removing from the liners.
