Oatmeal, Apple and Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS:

Makes 1 Loaf or 9×9 Cake

For the Cake:

1 cup (90g) rolled oats

1 ½ cups (180g) whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 ½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp salt

2 large eggs

½ cup (120ml) maple syrup or honey

⅓ cup (80ml) melted coconut oil or vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup (120g) grated carrots

1 cup (120g) grated apple (peeled)

½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Glaze (Optional):

½ cup (60g) powdered sugar

1-2 tbsp orange juice or milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

(Optional: Add raisins or shredded coconut for extra texture!)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prep & Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan or 9×9 square pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla …