Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Printable Version)

Cozy carrot-cake–inspired baked oatmeal with spices, nuts and raisins — ideal for warm breakfasts or meal prep.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Fresh Ingredients

06 - 1½ cups peeled and grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
09 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
10 - ⅓ cup maple syrup (or honey)
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

12 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - ⅓ cup raisins (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - Fold the grated carrots into the dry ingredient mixture, tossing to coat the carrots evenly with the spiced oat blend.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
05 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Fold in the chopped nuts and raisins, if using.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the center is set, and a knife inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm on its own or topped with a dollop of yogurt.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It gives you all the cozy, spiced comfort of carrot cake but feels virtuous enough to eat on a Tuesday.
  • The texture walks a perfect line between creamy and chewy, and it reheats beautifully all week long.
02 -
  • Do not skip greasing the dish, because baked oatmeal clings to bare glass like it was born there.
  • Letting it cool for a full ten minutes before slicing is the difference between neat squares and a crumbly scoop.
03 -
  • Grate the carrots on the finest holes of your box grater so they practically disappear into the bake and no one complains about vegetables at breakfast.
  • Let the baked oatmeal sit uncovered for the first few minutes out of the oven so the top stays slightly crisp instead of steaming soft.

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