Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)

Comforting spiced oatmeal with carrots and walnuts bakes into a nutritious, meal-prep friendly morning option.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and coconut until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
04 - Add the grated carrots and raisins to the wet mixture. Stir well to combine.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and no dry patches remain.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert but fuels you through a hectic morning without any sugar crash
  • The whole house fills with warm spice smells that make waking up early worth it
02 -
  • Grating carrots by hand takes forever, so use a food processor if you have one
  • The oatmeal continues to firm up as it cools, so do not panic if it seems slightly jiggly right out of the oven
03 -
  • Use the large holes on your box grater for carrots that add texture without disappearing
  • Let the oatmeal cool completely before covering it, or condensation will make the top soggy
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