Description
Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is a delightful blend of wholesome oats, sweet spices, and fresh carrots, creating a warm and comforting dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. This easy-to-make recipe offers a nutritious start to your day while satisfying your sweet cravings without the guilt. Enjoy it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, and watch as it becomes a family favorite that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 cups milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped, optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and shredded carrots until smooth. Mix with dry ingredients until just combined.
- If using nuts or dried fruits, fold them into the batter gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top but still moist inside.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg