Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Print View)

Wholesome baked oatmeal with warm carrot cake spices, sweet grated carrots, and crunchy walnuts for a cozy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

→ Dairy & Eggs

04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)

→ Sweeteners

06 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)

→ Fats

07 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Fruits

08 - 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

→ Spices & Leavening

09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Fold the finely grated carrots into the wet mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix until all dry ingredients are uniformly combined.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, if using, until evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set with no jiggle.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm, optionally topped with yogurt, extra nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a slice of carrot cake but nourishes you like a proper breakfast should.
  • The leftovers reheat beautifully, which means lazy weekday mornings just got a lot easier.
02 -
  • If you underbake it, the center will be soggy and the squares will not hold together, so give it the full time and check that the middle is truly set.
  • Tasting the batter before baking is completely safe because the eggs cook through, and it helps you decide if you want more spice or sweetness.
03 -
  • Grate the carrots on the finest holes of your box grater so they practically disappear into the oatmeal and no one questions whether vegetables belong at breakfast.
  • Let the baked oatmeal cool completely before covering and refrigerating because trapping steam makes the top soggy and ruins that golden crust.

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