Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Print Version)

Wholesome baked oatmeal combining carrot cake flavors with hearty oats. Perfect meal-prep breakfast with warm spices.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
06 - 0.5 cup chopped walnuts, optional
07 - 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 cups milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 0.33 cup pure maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 0.25 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Vegetables and Fruit

13 - 1.5 cups finely grated carrots, approximately 2 medium carrots
14 - 0.5 cup raisins

# How to Make It:

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 oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and shredded coconut. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until fully incorporated.
04 - Add grated carrots and raisins to the wet mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold together until completely combined. Ensure no dry pockets remain.
06 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create uniform thickness.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It transforms your morning routine because you grab a square and go, no thinking required.
  • The natural sweetness from carrots and maple syrup means you're not loading up on refined sugar before 9 a.m.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, so you're never stuck with sad, rubbery oatmeal.
  • It satisfies that carrot cake craving without the guilt or the frosting mess.
02 -
  • Grate your carrots finely or they'll stay crunchy and won't blend into the texture properly.
  • Let the baked oatmeal cool completely before refrigerating, or condensation will make it soggy.
  • If your batter looks too thick, add a splash more milk; oat absorption varies by brand.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts and coconut in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them; the flavor difference is night and day.
  • Use a box grater's finest side for the carrots so they practically disappear into the batter and keep everything moist.
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup and perfect slices every time.
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