Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable view)

Wholesome breakfast combining comforting carrot cake flavors with hearty oats, perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
03 - ½ tsp ground nutmeg
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - ¼ tsp salt
06 - ½ cup chopped walnuts
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Vegetables & Fruit

13 - 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - ½ cup raisins

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and coconut. Mix well to distribute spices evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Stir the grated carrots and raisins into the wet mixture until evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold together gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared 9x9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is firm and set, and the top has developed a golden-brown color.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Breakfast feels like dessert but still fuels you with wholesome oats and vegetables
  • Make it on Sunday and breakfast handles itself for the entire week
02 -
  • The center might look slightly underbaked when you pull it out but it will firm up as it cools
  • Grating the carrots finely is crucial so they cook through and disappear into the texture
03 -
  • Use the large holes on your box grater not the microplane for the perfect carrot texture
  • Letting it cool completely before refrigerating prevents condensation from making it soggy
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