Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrot, grated | 360 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Apple, diced | 320 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Rolled oats | 150 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Walnuts, chopped | 55 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 34 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Maple syrup | 42 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the grated carrot and diced apple and spread them in a shallow baking dish.
- Dot with half the ghee and sprinkle over the cinnamon and sweetener.
- Combine the rolled oats and chopped walnuts with the remaining ghee and scatter them evenly.
- Bake until the fruit is soft and bubbling and the topping is gently browned.
- Rest for ten minutes and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international baked-fruit dessert adaptation)
Carrot Apple Dessert Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Carrot Apple Dessert Bake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (160g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 173 kcal | 278 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.5 g | 36.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 6.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | 12.9 g |
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 13.5 g |
| Calcium | 34.7 mg | 55.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.01 mg | 1.61 mg |
| Magnesium | 37.7 mg | 60.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100.4 mg | 161.1 mg |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 393 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 45 mg |
| Zinc | 0.91 mg | 1.47 mg |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Manganese | 0.42 mg | 0.68 mg |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg | 7.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 342.9 µg | 550.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.85 mg | 2.97 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.4 µg | 10.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.64 mg | 1.03 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 17.7 µg | 28.4 µg |
| Choline | 14.4 mg | 23.1 mg |
