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Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Loaf Recipe

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This Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Loaf is a wholesome twist on the classic carrot cake, packed with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and finely shredded carrots. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with warming cinnamon, this loaf offers a nutritious snack or breakfast option. Topped with a creamy vanilla yogurt and cream cheese frosting, it’s a delightful balance of health and indulgence.

Ingredients

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Bread Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 medium carrot (finely shredded)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Frosting Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line an 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring it fits snugly and allows for easy removal of the baked loaf.
  2. Blend Bread Mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe bananas, eggs, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth and well combined. Be careful not to over-blend to maintain some texture.
  3. Incorporate Carrots and Walnuts: Transfer the blended mixture into a bowl and gently fold in the finely shredded carrot and chopped walnuts using a spatula, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.
  4. Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the loaf to set in the pan for 20 minutes.
  5. Cool the Loaf: After resting in the pan, transfer the loaf onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely before applying the frosting, to prevent melting.
  6. Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the room temperature cream cheese, vanilla yogurt, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  7. Frost the Loaf: Spread the frosting evenly over the completely cooled loaf. Optionally, sprinkle additional crushed walnuts on top for garnish and added crunch.

Notes

  • This recipe naturally reduces added sugars by using ripe bananas and maple syrup instead of refined sugar.
  • For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
  • Storage: Keep the loaf refrigerated once frosted and consume within 4 days for optimal freshness.
  • You can substitute vanilla yogurt with Greek yogurt for higher protein content.
  • If you don’t have a blender, you can mash the bananas by hand and mix thoroughly with the other wet ingredients before combining with dry ingredients.

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