Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)

A comforting breakfast combining classic carrot cake flavors with hearty baked oats for a nutritious start to your day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

→ 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 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Vegetables and Fruit

13 - 1½ cups finely grated carrots, approximately 2 medium carrots
14 - ½ cup raisins

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and shredded coconut. Mix thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until well combined.
04 - Add grated carrots and raisins to the wet mixture and stir to distribute evenly.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Wholesome and heart-healthy ingredients.
  • Perfect for meal-prep and busy mornings.
  • Combines the warm flavors of carrot cake with nutritious oats.
02 -
  • Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor profile.
  • Don't skip the cooling time; it helps the oatmeal set for clean slices.
  • Always check ingredient labels to manage tree nut, egg, or milk allergens.
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