Description
Hearty Oatmeal Apple Carrot Bites deliver a wholesome punch of nutrients and flavor in each delightful morsel. Packed with natural sweetness and balanced textures, these bites offer a perfect snack you can enjoy guilt-free anywhere, anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 apple, grated
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats, blended into smaller pieces
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 9 dried apricots, rinsed with hot water and chopped
- 4 tablespoons raisins, rinsed with hot water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350°F (175°C), ensuring a consistent heating platform for the baking process.
- Create a harmonious mixture in a spacious mixing vessel by thoroughly blending rolled oats, baking powder, milk, freshly grated carrots, finely chopped apricots, plump raisins, grated apple, warm cinnamon, and whisked eggs until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the unified mixture into a lightly greased 9×9-inch baking receptacle, spreading the content uniformly to promote even cooking and consistent texture.
- Position the baking dish in the preheated oven and allow the ingredients to transform, monitoring the surface for a rich golden-brown coloration and structural firmness, which typically requires approximately 30-35 minutes of baking time.
- After removing from the oven, permit the baked creation to rest and slightly cool, enabling the ingredients to settle and achieve optimal consistency before carefully portioning into individual servings.
- Slice the baked creation into neat, manageable portions and serve, enjoying the harmonious blend of nutritious ingredients and comforting flavors.
Notes
- Customize mix-ins by swapping apricots or raisins with nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips for variety in texture and flavor.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened applesauce and choosing lower-sugar dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dates.
- Make gluten-free by selecting certified gluten-free oats and ensuring all ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding ground fl
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg