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The Gut Stuffnutritionist approved carrot cake for breakfast 🧡 multiple sources of fibre, with a side of ferments to keep you & your gut satisfied all morning long ✨- with @anourishingbalance 10 servings Breakfast loaf: •120g pitted dates •½ tsp bicarbonate of soda, for soaking •½ tsp ground ginger •¼ tsp nutmeg •2 tsp cinnamon •2 large eggs •220g grated carrot (keep on the skin for extra fibre) •50g roasted mixed nuts •80ml olive oil •100g natural yogurt •2 tsp baking powder •120g wholemeal flour •80g jumbo oats •30g ground flaxseed •20g chia seeds •Zest of 1 orange •2-4 tbsp milk, as needed •½ tsp vanilla extract Cream cheese frosting: •150g kefir yogurt •75g low-fat cream cheese •1 tbsp maple syrup •a little orange zest Simply: 1.Soak your dates in approx 140ml hot water with ½ tsp bicarbonate soda for around 10 minutes, then drain (keep 2-3 tbsp of liquid aside). Then blend your dates and remaining liquid to make a date paste. 2.Combine your date paste, with olive oil, yoghurt and eggs, forming a smooth consistency, then stir in your grated carrot, nuts and orange zest. 3.Finally add your flour, oats, flaxseed and chia seeds baking powder, spices and mix. Leave to sit for 5 minutes and then stir in your milk as your final step - you’re aiming for a batter that is thick and spoonable, but not stiff. 4.Pour into a non-stick loaf tin and bake for approx 40-50 mins at 160c. 5.Leave to cool, then make your topping by blending kefir, cream cheese and maple and stirring in your orange zest. 6.Top your loaf, slice and enjoy. approx. 280 kcal, 8-9g protein, 5.5g fibre, per slice with kefir topping 🫶 • • • • #healthyrecipes #breakfastrecipes #breakfast #guthealthy #carrotcake
On the profile · Oct 6, 2026