Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Wholesome baked oats with grated carrots, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a cozy morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
09 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
12 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
15 - 1/2 cup raisins
16 - 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with coconut oil or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce, and melted coconut oil until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts, raisins, and shredded coconut (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like carrot cake but you can eat it on a Tuesday morning without a single ounce of guilt.
- The leftovers reheat beautifully, which means you basically have breakfast sorted for half the week.
02 -
- Grate the carrots as finely as you possibly can because coarse shreds will give you a watery uneven bake that falls apart when you try to serve it.
- Let the baked oatmeal cool fully before covering and refrigerating because trapping steam will make the top soggy and ruin that golden crust you worked for.
03 -
- Squeeze the grated carrots in a clean kitchen towel before adding them to remove excess moisture and your baked oatmeal will set perfectly every single time.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for three minutes before folding them in because that one small step takes the flavor from good to absolutely memorable.