Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)

Warm spiced baked oats with grated carrots, maple, nuts and raisins — hearty make-ahead breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Fresh Ingredients

06 - 1 ½ cups peeled and grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 ½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
09 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
10 - ⅓ cup maple syrup (or honey)
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

12 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - ⅓ cup raisins (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with coconut oil or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Fold the grated carrots into the dry mixture, tossing to coat evenly and prevent clumping.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
05 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the chopped nuts and raisins if using.
06 - Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the center is firm, and a knife inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, plain, or topped with a dollop of yogurt.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast, which is really the dream.
  • You can assemble everything in one bowl on a Sunday and eat well until Wednesday without thinking.
  • The spices make your whole kitchen smell like a bakery opened in your home.
02 -
  • Under baking by even five minutes leaves the center soggy and wet, so wait for that golden firm top.
  • Letting it cool completely before refrigerating keeps the texture pleasant even as leftovers the next day.
03 -
  • Squeeze the grated carrots in a clean towel before adding them to remove excess moisture and prevent a soggy bake.
  • Toasting the nuts in a dry skillet for three minutes before folding them in deepens their flavor dramatically.

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