Description
Indulge in the flavors of carrot cake for breakfast with these delicious Carrot Cake Baked Oats. Packed with wholesome ingredients and warm spices, this dish is a perfect way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium carrot finely grated
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup raisins
- Optional: cream cheese or yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend the batter: In a blender, combine oats, milk, egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, baking powder, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in grated carrot, nuts, and raisins. Pour into the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Let cool before serving with toppings.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg and plant-based milk.
- Add shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
