Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Cozy breakfast combining carrot cake flavors with hearty baked oats, warm spices, and nuts.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
11 - ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
12 - ½ cup raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts, raisins, and shredded coconut if using, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast should.
- You can make it on Sunday and eat well all week without thinking.
02 -
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated carrots with a clean towel or you risk a soggy center.
- Let the bake cool completely before refrigerating or condensation will make it wet and sad.
03 -
- Let the oat mixture sit for ten minutes before baking so the oats can absorb some liquid and the texture improves dramatically.
- Broil the top for the last two minutes if you want a slightly crispy crust that contrasts the soft interior.