Description
Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is a delightful breakfast that combines the flavors of traditional carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oats. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy family mornings or special brunch gatherings. With its warm spices and sweet carrots, it transforms ordinary days into deliciously memorable experiences. Enjoy it warm or cold, and customize it with your favorite nuts or fruits for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine mashed banana, grated carrots, eggs, almond milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; fold in nuts if desired.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and firm.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into squares and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg