Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Nutritious and delicious, this Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is made with whole grain oats and fresh carrots, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- Casserole dish
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 2 cups rolled oats certified gluten free if necessary
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 2 pcs eggs
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup shredded carrots I used a cheese grater
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped pecans or other nut
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease an 8×8 casserole dish. If using a different size, adjust cook time.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Add in the carrots and half of both the raisins and pecans.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and press down to make sure oats are soaked. Sprinkle on the rest of the raisins and pecans and press down lightly again.
- Bake, uncovered, for around 40-45 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and then serve.
- Store in refrigerator.
Notes
This baked oatmeal can be enjoyed warm and is a great option for meal prep.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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