Description
Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is a deliciously wholesome twist on a classic dessert, combining the comforting flavors of carrot cake with the nutritious goodness of oats. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack, delivering a delightful chewy texture and sweet aroma that fills your home. Packed with fiber and natural sweetness, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds (Optional)
- ½ cup raisins (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine grated carrots, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in any optional nuts or raisins.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg