Ingredients
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- 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk (almond, soy, cashew, or rice)
- 4½ ounces pitted whole dates, chopped
- ¾ cup raisins, divided
- ½ cup sliced ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
- 1¾ cups regular rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1½ cups finely shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup Vanilla Bean Frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Combine plant milk, chopped dates, raisins (¼ cup), banana, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Blend rolled oats into flour and mix with baking powder and spices in a large bowl.
- Blend softened date mixture until smooth; add to oat mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fold in remaining raisins, carrots, and walnuts if using.
- Spread batter evenly in the baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg