A Guilt-Free Treat – The Healthiest Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Make
This naturally sweet and wholesome carrot cake is soft, moist, and packed with nutritious ingredients. Made without flour, sugar, butter, or eggs, it’s the perfect guilt-free treat for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert. The natural sweetness from banana and dried fruits, combined with hearty oats and crunchy seeds, makes every bite deliciously satisfying!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Healthy Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 160g banana (about 1 large banana), mashed
- 110g carrots, finely grated
- 200g instant rolled oats
- 150g dried fruits (such as raisins, dates, or apricots), chopped
- 2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 120ml milk (or water or orange juice for a different flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, grated carrots, oats, dried fruits, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds.
- Add the milk (or your preferred liquid) and mix well. Stir in the baking soda and allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is firm and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing. Serve as is, or with a drizzle of honey or nut butter for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a more classic carrot cake flavor, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a splash of vanilla extract.
- Swap banana with unsweetened applesauce if desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This cake freezes well—slice before freezing for easy grab-and-go portions.