Healthy Carrot Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this Healthy Carrot Cake, a wholesome twist on a classic dessert! Made with grated carrots, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats, this moist and flavorful cake is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and applesauce, eliminating the need for refined sugar. A touch of cinnamon and nutmeg adds warm, aromatic spice, while optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts and raisins provide delightful texture. Perfect for brunch, snack time, or even as a nutritious dessert, this carrot cake comes together in just 45 minutes, making it as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it plain or topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a nutritious treat that’s loaded with fiber, natural sweetness, and plenty of charm!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Carrots, grated
• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cups Applesauce, unsweetened
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.25 cups Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots, and if using, add the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy as is or with a light drizzle of yogurt as a healthy topping!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1304.6 grams (1304.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2118

Total Fat 59.50g	76%
Saturated Fat 10.10g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 384mg	128%
Sodium 2233mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 352.60g	128%
Dietary Fiber 49.30g	176%
Total Sugars 140.70g
Protein 71.80g	144%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 638mg	49%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 3754mg	80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 63.2%