Sugar-Free & Flourless Oatmeal Delight

Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, chia seeds or flaxseeds, and salt. Stir to mix well.

Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients

1. Grate Apples and Carrots: Peel and grate the apples and carrots. If the apples are very juicy, you can squeeze out some of the excess moisture.
2. Mash Banana: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the grated apples, grated carrots, mashed banana, applesauce, raisins or dates, chopped nuts, vanilla extract, and eggs (or flax eggs) to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Add Milk: Pour in the almond milk and stir until everything is evenly mixed.

Step 4: Bake the Oatmeal Delight

1. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
2. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Cool: Let the oatmeal delight cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before slicing.
2. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy it as is or with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of nut butter.

Tips for Perfect Sugar-Free & Flourless Oatmeal Delight:

• Fruit Sweetness: The natural sweetness of the bananas, apples, and raisins or dates should be sufficient, but if you prefer a slightly sweeter taste, you can add a few tablespoons of pure maple syrup or honey (if not strictly sugar-free).
• Vegan Option: To make this recipe vegan, use flax eggs (2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons of water, left to sit for 5 minutes) instead of regular eggs.
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This oatmeal delight also freezes well for up to 2 months.
• Serving Suggestions: This oatmeal delight can be enjoyed on its own, with a splash of milk, or topped with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of nut butter.

Enjoy this healthy, sugar-free, and flourless oatmeal delight packed with apples, carrots, and more!