Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
A delightful and nutritious Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal that is perfect for breakfast.
Equipment
- 8×8 casserole dish
- Mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats certified gluten free if necessary
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 2 pcs eggs
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- ¾ cup shredded carrots I used a cheese grater
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped pecans or other nut
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and greasing an 8×8 casserole dish. If using a different size, adjust cook time.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Add in the carrots and half of both the raisins and pecans.
- Add the wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and press down to make sure oats are soaked. Sprinkle on the rest of the raisins and pecans and press down lightly again.
- Bake, uncovered, for around 40-45 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and then serve.
- Store in refrigerator.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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