These tasty squares are a wholesome twist on the classic carrot cake.
1 cup quick oats
½ cup wholemeal self-raising flour
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
2 eggs, whisked
1 ½ tbsp canola oil
1 ½ tbsp honey
½ orange, juiced and zested
3 large carrots, grated
1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Line a 20 cm x 20 cm square baking tin with baking paper.
2. Place the quick oats, flour, ginger and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl and mix to combine.
3. Make a well in the centre and add in the eggs, oil, honey, orange juice, orange zest and grated carrot. Mix together.
4. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm to touch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before slicing into 9 pieces.
This is a nutritious snack which should be consumed as part of a balanced dietary pattern rich in fruits and vegetables.
Serving suggestions:
Storage tips: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Individual slices can be wrapped and frozen for up to 2 months.
Kids in the kitchen: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help with grating the carrot, juicing the orange, measuring and mixing ingredients.
When preparing this recipe:
| Serving size: 1 square (100.3g) | Per serving | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 593 | 591 |
| Fat (g) | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 18.9 | 18.8 |
| Sugars (g) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Fibre (g) | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Protein (g) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 94 | 94 |
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