2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. oats
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped dates
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. water
4 egg whites
1 c. shredded carrots (about 2 medium)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Combine dry ingredients, except 3 tablespoons oats; mix well. Add combined, liquid ingredients, mixing until moistened. Fold in carrots. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons oats. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Store tightly covered. 12 servings.