Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Perfect for Easter - Carrot cake always makes me think of Easter and spring. If you don't want to make a complicated cake but still want all the flavors, make this baked oatmeal! It's easy to make, healthy, and delicious! Top it with Greek yogurt instead of the classic cake frosting.

Simple and delicious - This oatmeal is packed with flavor, it's healthy, rich in protein, and so comforting! You only need simple ingredients and the recipe requires minimal prep. You can also check out this Creamy Vegan Carrot Cake Oatmeal for an even quicker version or these Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Waffles if you're in the mood for some waffles!

Freezer-friendly - You can store the baked oats in the fridge or the freezer which makes them perfect for busy mornings! All you have to do is let them defrost in the fridge overnight and warm up in the oven.

Ingredients

• Oats - Rolled oats are the best option here. You can also use quick-cooking oats but they will soak up more of the liquid and be more dense and mushy than old-fashioned rolled oats. Oats are naturally gluten-free but choose certified gluten-free if necessary.
• Eggs - Eggs make baked oatmeal have more of a cake-like texture. You can use a vegan egg substitute here too.
• Carrots - Fresh young carrots are best here. Thinner carrots with the greens still attached tend to be sweeter and
• Apples - Apples add sweetness and extra moisture to the oats. You can also use apple puree.
• Walnuts and Raisins - These are a classic in a carrot cake flavored anything but they're totally optional. You can use pecans instead of walnuts if desired.
• Spices - Carrot cake spices include cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. The oats are also flavored with vanilla extract but you can also use vanilla paste or vanilla powder.
• Lemon zest - Freshly grated lemon zest brightens up the oatmeal and gives it flavor without overpowering the rest of the ingredients. Choose an organic lemon if possible.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Start by preheating your oven to 375F (190C) and preparing a 12x8 inch baking dish.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, avocado oil, honey, vanilla extract, sea salt, and lemon zest.
• Add almond milk and whisk again.

• In a small bowl, mix together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. Set aside.
• Add the oat mixture to the wet ingredients and stir to combine well.

• Add grated carrots, grated apples, raisins, and walnuts.
• Stir everything together until well combined.

• Transfer the batter to your prepared baking dish and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden on top.
• Divide the oatmeal into 6 servings and serve with toppings of your choice.

Serving and Storing

Serving: Serve the oatmeal while it's still hot topped with yogurt, nut butter, berries, chopped apples, pears, nuts, seeds, or any other toppings of your choice. Try topping it with this homemade Strawberry Vanilla Chia Jam!

Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer in a freezer-safe container. Make sure you portion out the baked oats before freezing because they're very hard to divide once they're frozen.

Reheating: Reheat the oatmeal in the oven preheated to 350F (175C) in a baking dish until warmed through.

FAQs

More Baked Oatmeal Recipes

If you'd like to check out some more baked oatmeal recipes, definitely give the three linked below a look! They're all easy to make, simple, and perfect for meal prep! You can also go to the Oatmeal Recipes category to see all the latest ones.

• Peach Baked Oatmeal
• Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal
• Chocolate Maca Baked Oatmeal