Carrot Cake Baked Oats - High Fibre and Gut-Friendly
CATEGORY: SNACK | SERVES: 4 | PREP: 10 MINS | COOK: 3 MINS
Sweet-Salty Fusion That Curbs Cravings Naturally
This is the dessert alternative that works with your body, not against it. Fresh seasonal fruit paired with a fermented miso caramel that satisfies cravings, supports blood sugar balance and delivers real nourishment in every dip.
No refined sugar. No compromise. Just smart, delicious nutrition.
Ingredients
150g gluten-free oats
3 medium carrots, finely grated
3 to 4 eggs (or flax eggs for plant-based)
100ml almond milk
40g chopped walnuts
25g vanilla protein powder (e.g. Form Nutrition*)
25g raisins
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg (or mixed spice)
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)
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Optional toppings (recommended for fibre and gut health boost):
Dairy-free yoghurt
Walnuts or almonds
Coconut flakes
Grated carrot
Orange zest
Raisins
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Pulse the oats in a food processor (or leave whole for texture).
Mix all ingredients until smooth.
Pour into a muffin tin.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and set.
Why It Works
Oats and carrot form a fibre-rich, gut-friendly base that feeds your microbiome and supports digestion. Plant diversity across oats, carrot, walnuts, raisins and spices delivers 6 to 8+ plant points in a single meal, supporting microbiome balance. Balanced macros from protein, fibre and healthy fats prevent blood sugar spikes and afternoon crashes. Great for meal prep, this keeps you on track with consistent energy all week.
9/10 of us in the UK massively under-eat fibre. This is how you increase it without restriction or boring food.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: ~320 kcal | 12-15g protein | 7-9g fibre
Supports: gut health, digestion, energy, metabolism.
FIT Tip
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Variations
Add chia or flax for an extra fibre boost
Add orange zest for a fresh, anti-inflammatory twist
Gluten-free, dairy-free option, refined sugar-free.
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About Becki Hawkins
Becki Hawkins, BSc (Hons), mBANT, CNHC, is the founder of FIT Nutrition & Testing Clinic and a Registered Nutritional Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She specialises in evidence-based personalised nutrition and functional testing, helping clients uncover the root causes of digestive issues, hormonal imbalances and unexplained symptoms. Every FIT recipe is designed around the same principle: real food that works with your body, not against it.