🥣 Mediterranean Oatmeal–Apple–Carrot Bake (No Sugar, No Flour)
Soft, naturally sweet, fiber-rich, and perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Base ingredients (required):
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 large apple, grated
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1 medium carrot, grated
Moisture & binding:
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1 egg (or 2 tbsp olive oil for vegan)
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½ cup milk (or almond milk)
Mediterranean flavors (recommended):
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of sea salt
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1–2 tbsp raisins (optional, natural sweetness)
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1–2 tbsp chopped nuts (walnuts/almonds; optional)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the fruits & vegetables
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Peel the apple only if you want a softer bake (peel optional).
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Grate the apple and carrot.
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Squeeze lightly to remove excess water (keeps the bake firm).
2. Mix the batter
In a bowl combine:
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oats
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grated apple
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grated carrot
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egg (or olive oil)
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milk
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cinnamon, nutmeg, salt
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(optional) raisins & nuts
Mix until oats are fully moistened.
Let rest 5 minutes so oats absorb liquid.
3. Bake
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Pour mixture into a small baking dish or muffin tin.
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Bake 22–28 minutes until firm, lightly golden, and set.
4. Cool & Serve
Slice or scoop.
Serve warm or chilled. Perfect on its own — naturally sweet from apple + carrot.
🌿 Mediterranean Add-Ons (optional, no sugar)
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A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil on top
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A spoon of Greek yogurt
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Add orange zest or lemon zest to the batter
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Add ground walnuts for more Mediterranean richness
⚡ Quick Variations
No-Bake Version
Mix all ingredients + 2 tbsp olive oil → press into a small container → refrigerate 2 hours.
Stovetop Version
Cook oats with milk → stir in grated apple + carrot → simmer until creamy → add cinnamon + olive oil.
