Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Moist baked oats with grated carrot, raisins, walnuts and warming spices — a wholesome breakfast bake for six.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains & Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts
06 - 1½ cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
07 - ½ cup raisins (or chopped dates)
08 - ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
13 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the finely grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts to the dry mixture, tossing to coat everything uniformly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing lightly to create a uniform layer.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm on its own or topped with a dollop of yogurt.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It captures every cozy flavor of carrot cake but qualifies as a legitimate breakfast you can feel good about.
- The leftovers reheat beautifully, which means your Tuesday through Thursday mornings just got an upgrade.
02 -
- Underbaking by even five minutes leaves the center wet and gummy, so wait until the whole dish pulls slightly from the edges.
- Letting it rest those ten minutes before slicing is the difference between neat squares and a crumbly scoop.
03 -
- Grate the carrots on the finest holes of your box grater so they practically disappear into the bake rather than creating stringy pockets.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for three minutes before adding them, because that one small step deepens their flavor dramatically.