Carrot Cake Oat Squares

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ cup raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and almond milk.

4. 4

   Add grated carrot to the wet ingredients and stir.

5. 5

   Pour wet mixture into dry and stir until combined. Fold in raisins or walnuts if using.

6. 6

   Press batter evenly into prepared pan.

7. 7

   Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and set.

8. 8

   Cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.