Oatmeal and Carrot Pie

Serves 6–8

INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

1 cup almond flour (or finely ground nuts/seeds for extra richness)

1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey for natural sweetness)

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana as a binder)

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

2 cups grated carrots (about 2–3 medium carrots)

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ginger (optional, for warmth)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) . Lightly grease a pie dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Make the Crust

In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, maple syrup, applesauce, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to smooth it out.

Step 3: Prepare the Filling

In another bowl, mix the grated carrots, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger (if using). Stir until well combined.

If using nuts, fold them into the filling for added texture …