Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Print Version)

A wholesome breakfast combining comforting carrot cake flavors with hearty baked oats, perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ 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 & Fruit

13 - 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - ½ 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 bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and coconut. Mix thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
04 - Stir grated carrots and raisins into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix until just combined and all dry patches disappear.
06 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you through a Monday morning without any sugar crash
  • Meal prep containers sit beautifully in the fridge, so breakfast is already done when you wake up
02 -
  • Grating the carrots finely is crucial, large shreds will create weird textures and won't incorporate properly
  • Overbaking makes the edges dry and tough, so start checking at 30 minutes
03 -
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup and lifting
  • Letting it cool completely before refrigerating prevents condensation from making it soggy
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