Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal for a Cozy, Healthy Breakfast
Start your mornings with a delightful twist on a classic favorite! This Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal combines the warm, comforting flavors of carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oats. Perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely brunches, it’s easy to prepare and fills your home with an irresistible aroma as it bakes. Packed with fiber-rich oats and fresh carrots, this healthy breakfast option will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Enjoy it warm, topped with fresh fruit or nuts, for a cozy start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together grated carrot, vanilla extract, agave nectar, milk, and egg until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg