Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (View Print Version)

Wholesome breakfast combining classic carrot cake flavors with hearty baked oatmeal, 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
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil

→ Vegetables & Fruit

13 - 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
14 - ½ cup raisins

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, salt, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Add grated carrots and raisins to the wet mixture. Stir gently to distribute evenly throughout the liquid ingredients.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold together with a spatula until just combined, ensuring no dry patches remain. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared 9x9-inch baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly and smooth the top surface.
07 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. The center should be firm and set, and the top golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes. This allows the structure to set. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you through a morning marathon
  • Makes six servings so breakfast is basically handled for the week
  • The texture lands somewhere between cake and oatmeal in the best way
02 -
  • Grating the carrots finely is non-negotiablebigger chunks stay crunchy and weird
  • Letting it cool completely before storing prevents it from getting soggy in the fridge
  • The edges are the best part so consider using a slightly larger pan if you want more crispy bits
03 -
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup and lifting
  • Grate your carrots by hand for better texture than pre-grated ones
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