Carrot Cake Granola Recipe {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar-Free}

Carrot cake is a traditional dessert that everyone enjoys. However, it is frequently loaded with unhealthy ingredients such as sugar, gluten, and dairy. This Carrot Cake Granola Recipe is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy carrot cake flavors without all of the unhealthy ingredients.

This granola is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free, making it ideal for breakfast or a snack. Additionally, it is an excellent method for making use of any leftover carrots. Serve this granola with milk or yogurt, or sprinkle it on oatmeal or ice cream. Carrot cake has never been so nutritious!

On the weekends, one of my favorite things to do is make a large batch of granola to last the rest of the week.

You can eat it by the bowlful with ice-cold milk, large dollops of luscious yogurt, layered with fruit to make a glorious breakfast parfait, or you could drizzle it over steaming bowls of porridge, creamy chia puddings, fruity smoothies, or my personal favorite way, straight from the jar with nothing but a spoon! Anyone can be motivated to get out of bed simply by considering the possibility of eating cake for breakfast.

Carrots, which are one of my favorite ingredients, can be found in this glorious granola. Beta carotene, which the body transforms into vitamin A, can be found in abundance in carrots. Carrots are an excellent food source.

The most well-known benefit of vitamin A is the role it plays in the protection and upkeep of healthy eyes. Carrots are an excellent source of the mineral potassium, which plays a critical role in maintaining the body’s electrolyte balance and is essential for maintaining an appropriate level of hydration.

In addition, potassium contributes to the regulation of blood pressure, as well as the preservation of a cardiovascular and nervous system that are both in good health.

Carrot Cake Granola Recipe {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar-Free}

Author: Aoife Howard
Recipe type: Breakfast, snack
Serves: Serves 8

Ingredients

• 400g gluten-free rolled oats
• four large carrots
• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• 3 teaspoon cinnamon
• nutmeg, pinch

Instructions

• Prepare the oven by preheating it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius).
• Carrots that have been peeled and grated very coarsely
• Oats, grated carrots, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds should all be mixed together in a large mixing bowl.
• Combine the cinnamon and a generous pinch of ground or freshly grated nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
• Maple syrup and olive oil should be mixed together in the mixing bowl.
• Continue to mix until the syrup and oil have completely coated all of the dry ingredients in an even layer.
• Taste and adjust with additional spices as needed.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, spreading the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Remove from the oven and keep stirring until the mixtures are evenly toasted.
• Take the food out of the oven, allow it to cool, and then store it in a jar.

Conclusion

This recipe for Carrot Cake Granola is the ideal, more nutritious, and delectable alternative to the traditional sweet treat. Because it does not contain any animal products, gluten, dairy, or sugar, it is an excellent choice for people who must adhere to specific diets.

It is also an excellent method for utilizing any carrots that have been left over. This granola is delicious when combined with milk or yogurt, or when used as a topping for oatmeal or ice cream. There has never been a more nutritious version of carrot cake.