Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Cozy breakfast blending spiced carrots, nuts, and raisins with wholesome baked oats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
11 - ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
12 - ½ cup raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredient 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 (if using) until evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast should.
- You can assemble everything the night before and just bake it fresh in the morning.
02 -
- Under baking by even five minutes leaves the center wet and soggy so be patient and wait for that set top.
- Grating carrots too coarsely makes them stringy in the final bake so use the fine side of your grater.
03 -
- Let the grated carrots sit on a clean towel and give them a gentle squeeze to remove excess moisture before folding them in.
- Use certified gluten free oats if serving someone with a sensitivity and always double check your other labels too.