Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable)

Wholesome carrot cake spiced oatmeal with walnuts and raisins

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 cups milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Vegetables & Fruit

13 - 1½ cups finely grated carrots, about 2 medium carrots
14 - ½ cup raisins

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and coconut. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until fully combined.
04 - Add grated carrots and raisins to the wet mixture. Stir until well incorporated.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until no dry pockets remain.
06 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish, spreading in an even layer.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Wholesome ingredients that feel like eating dessert for breakfast.
  • Excellent for meal prepping for the week ahead.
  • Easily customizable for vegan or nut-free diets.
02 -
  • Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheat individual portions as needed.
  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats for the best chewy texture.
  • Always check ingredient labels to manage allergen information for eggs, milk, and nuts.
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