Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable Version)
Cozy spiced oatmeal baked with fresh carrots, raisins, and warming spices for a wholesome morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
09 - ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
12 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Add-ins
13 - 1½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
15 - ½ cup raisins
16 - 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, applesauce, and melted coconut oil until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts, raisins, and shredded coconut until evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Smooth the surface with a spatula for uniform baking.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast should.
- You probably have every single ingredient sitting in your pantry right now.
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- Squeeze excess moisture from your grated carrots with a clean towel or the bake will turn soggy in the middle.
- Letting the oat mixture sit for five minutes before baking helps the oats absorb liquid and creates a creamier final texture.
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for three minutes before folding them in, because that one extra step transforms the flavor completely.
- If you want a vegan version, flax eggs and oat milk work perfectly without changing the texture.