Healthy Sugar-Free
A wholesome, naturally sweetened breakfast packed with fiber, warm spices, and cozy textures—perfect for meal prep!*
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INGREDIENTS (6 servings)
Dry Ingredients
– 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
– 1½ tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– ½ tsp ground ginger (*optional for warmth*)
– ¼ tsp salt
– ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (*optional for crunch*)
Wet Ingredients
– 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (*or 1 mashed banana for variation*)
– 1 cup grated carrot (*about 1 medium carrot*)
– 1 cup grated apple (*about 1 medium apple, any variety*)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1½ cups milk (*dairy or plant-based*)
– 1 egg (*or flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water*)
Toppings (*optional*)
– Extra grated apple, nuts, or a drizzle of nut butter
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. **Prep**: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nuts (if using).
3. **Mix Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, whisk applesauce, grated carrot, grated apple, vanilla, milk, and egg until smooth.
4. **Combine**: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
5. **Bake**: Transfer to the baking dish. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
6. **Serve**: Cool slightly, then slice. Top as desired.
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TIPS & NOTES
– **Sweetener**: For extra sweetness, add 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or 2–3 chopped dates.
– **Texture**: For a creamier bake, use ½ cup less milk.
– **Storage**: Keeps refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 1 month. Reheat with a splash of milk.
– **Variations**: Swap apple for pear, or add raisins or shredded coconut.
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Enjoy a cozy, nutrient-packed breakfast that fuels your day! 🍏🥕✨