Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)

Warm baked oatmeal with grated carrot, cinnamon, raisins and walnuts, an easy nourishing breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains & Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts

06 - 1½ cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
07 - ½ cup raisins or chopped dates
08 - ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based milk)
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
13 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the finely grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts to the dry mixture. Stir until the add-ins are evenly coated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm as is, or topped with a dollop of yogurt.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It captures everything you crave about carrot cake but eats like a proper breakfast that wont weigh you down.
  • You probably have every single ingredient in your kitchen right now, no special shopping required.
02 -
  • Squeezing excess moisture from the grated carrots before mixing prevents the bake from turning soggy in the center.
  • Letting it rest for the full 10 minutes is not optional, it finishes setting up and slices much cleaner.
03 -
  • Grate the carrots on the finest holes of your box grater so they almost disappear into the bake and no one questions whether they are eating vegetables for breakfast.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for three minutes before adding them, it deepens their flavor more than you would expect.

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