Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printer-Friendly)
Cozy spiced oatmeal with grated carrots, nuts, and raisins bakes into a wholesome breakfast or brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
11 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - ½ cup raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts, raisins, and shredded coconut if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or an extra drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast should.
- You can prep it on Sunday and eat well until Friday without thinking twice.
02 -
- Do not skip greasing the dish because oatmeal loves to cling to bare glass like it owns the place.
- The center may look slightly underdone when you first pull it out, but it continues setting as it rests and that carryover heat is your friend.
03 -
- Grate the carrots on the finest holes of your box grater so they practically melt into the oatmeal rather than leaving chewy shreds.
- Let the baked oatmeal cool completely before covering and refrigerating because trapped steam will make the top soggy and sad.