🥕🍎 Healthy, delicious, and super easy to make. Perfect for a cozy treat!
No flour, no butter, no refined sugar — just whole oats, juicy carrots, sweet apple, and warm spices. This soft and wholesome pie is the perfect companion to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. It’s also naturally gluten-free and packed with fibre, making it a great option for those who want to eat clean without sacrificing flavour. With just a few basic ingredients and one bowl, you’ll create something truly comforting!
Whether you enjoy it warm or cold, with a dollop of yoghurt or on its own, this pie is a beautiful blend of texture and taste. Sweetened naturally with honey and fruits, it’s kid-friendly and adult-approved. Plus, the nut topping adds just the right crunch. Perfect for meal prep, gifting, or your next brunch table!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No refined sugar or flour 🍯
- Only real, wholesome ingredients
- Naturally sweet from fruit and honey
- Quick to prepare with simple steps
- Fibre-rich and high in nutrients
- Freezer-friendly and meal-prep perfect
- Deliciously moist and not overly sweet
- Customise with raisins, nuts, or seeds
- Kid-friendly and perfect for lunchboxes
- A guilt-free dessert you’ll love any time of day!
🧾 Nutrition Per Serving (entire recipe, 8 slices)
- Calories: ~165 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Natural Sugars: 9 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Fibre: 3.5 g
🍴 How to Make It (Step-by-step)
Step 1: Prep the oats
Grind 1 cup (120 g) of oats into a fine flour using a blender or coffee grinder.
✨ Want a denser cake? Use 180 g (1½ cups) of oats instead.
Step 2: Soak the raisins
Wash and soak 30 g of raisins in clean water for 5–10 minutes. Rinse and drain.
✨ This step helps prevent burnt or dry raisins in your cake.
Step 3: Blend the produce
Peel and chop 2 small carrots and 1 large apple. Blend into a smooth purée. Add a splash of water if needed.
✨ You can leave a few small chunks for texture.
Step 4: Mix wet and dry
In a large bowl, whisk 3 eggs. Add the purée, oat flour, raisins, ½ tsp cinnamon, 3–4 tbsp honey, and 5 drops of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
✨ Taste your batter — adjust the sweetness before baking.
Step 5: Add the leavening agent
Stir in ½ tsp baking soda neutralised with lemon juice or vinegar OR 1 tsp baking powder. Mix well.
✨ Add this last to keep the batter airy and light.
Step 6: Prepare and bake
Pour the batter into a greased or lined baking dish. Sprinkle a handful of chopped nuts on top.
✨ Try walnuts, almonds, or pecans for crunch!
Step 7: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 minutes.
✨ Use a toothpick to check: if it comes out clean, it’s done.
Step 8: Cool and serve
Let the pie cool completely before slicing.
✨ Delicious warm or cold — serve with tea or coffee!
🔧 Kitchen Tools and Equipment
- 🥣 Mixing bowl
- 🥄 Fork or whisk
- 🔪 Knife and chopping board
- 🧪 Measuring spoons and cups
- 🌀 Blender or coffee grinder
- 🧁 Baking dish (20–22 cm)
- 🔥 Oven
- 📃 Baking paper (optional)
🧊 Storage & Freshness Tips
- Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days
- Freezes well for 1 month — wrap in foil or portion bags
- Reheat slices in the microwave or toaster oven
- Top with Greek yoghurt or nut butter for extra richness
- Great for packed lunches or grab-and-go breakfasts
🥣 Ingredients:
- 🥣 120 g (1 cup) oats — or 180 g for denser texture
- 🥕 2 small carrots (about 120 g / 4 oz)
- 🍎 1 large apple (about 240 g / 8 oz)
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🍯 3–4 tbsp honey (60–80 g) — to taste
- 🌿 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 🌼 5 drops vanilla extract
- 🍇 30 g (¼ cup) raisins
- 🧪 ½ tsp baking soda (neutralised) OR 1 tsp baking powder
- 🌰 Handful of chopped nuts for topping (e.g., walnuts, almonds, pecans)
This wholesome oatmeal and carrot pie is the kind of treat that makes your kitchen smell like home. Moist, fragrant, and full of goodness, it’s the perfect answer to your sweet cravings without any guilt. Whether you enjoy it solo or share it with loved ones, this recipe is a keeper — one to remake again and again. So grab a fork and cosy up to a slice of homemade happiness! 💛
