Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)

Wholesome baked oatmeal blending carrot cake flavors with hearty rolled oats. Ideal for meal prep and busy mornings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

→ 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 - 1½ cups finely grated carrots, about 2 medium carrots
14 - ½ cup raisins

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing 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 well blended.
04 - Stir grated carrots and raisins into the wet mixture, combining evenly.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
06 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert but fuels you with wholesome oats and vegetables
  • Makes six servings so breakfast is sorted for nearly a week
  • The texture lands somewhere between cake and a warm hug
02 -
  • Grating the carrots finely is non-negotiable, larger chunks stay raw and crunchy in the worst way
  • The center might look slightly underbaked when you pull it out, but it continues setting as it cools
  • Letting it cool completely before refrigerating makes for cleaner slices when you reheat portions
03 -
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for effortless cleanup and easy lifting
  • Use the large holes on your box grater for the perfect carrot texture
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