Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal
A warm, cozy, and wholesome baked oatmeal infused with the flavors of classic carrot cake, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Stir in grated carrots, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, walnuts, raisins, and coconut if using.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For extra sweetness, top with a drizzle of cream cheese glaze or yogurt.
- Use gluten-free oats if making gluten-free.
- Swap nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: baked oatmeal, carrot cake oatmeal, healthy breakfast, vegetarian, make ahead breakfast