Description
This Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is a healthy, easy, and delicious breakfast or snack option that’s perfect for meal prep. Combining the flavors of classic carrot cake with wholesome oats, this baked oatmeal is moist, flavorful, and packed with warm spices and natural sweetness from maple syrup and raisins. Topped optionally with a light cream cheese glaze or Greek yogurt, it makes a comforting and nutritious start to your day or a satisfying treat anytime.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
- 2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (loosely packed)
- ½ cup raisins or chopped dates (optional)
- ½ cup roughly chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
- ¼ cup lite cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 ½ Tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) and lightly mist a 9×13-inch casserole dish with oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In the casserole dish, add the Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and eggs. Crack the eggs in and whisk with a fork to break the yolks and lightly beat before mixing all the wet ingredients together until mostly smooth, allowing small yogurt lumps.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the oats, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, baking powder, kosher salt, finely grated carrots, and if using, raisins or chopped dates and nuts. Mix everything thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly. Slice into 6 squares. Optionally, top each square with a spoonful of cream cheese frosting or vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk for any milk of your choice, including dairy or other plant-based milks.
- The raisins, dates, and nuts are optional, but they add extra texture and sweetness.
- For a smooth, lump-free cream cheese glaze, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature and beat it well with maple syrup and vanilla extract before spreading.
- Adding a spoonful of vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt on top is a lighter alternative to cream cheese frosting.
- This baked oatmeal stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
