Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Make a big batch of Carrot Cake Baked Oats for a healthy start to breakfast! Filled with shredded carrots and naturally sweetened, you'll love every nutritious bite.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 349kcal
Equipment
- Vegetable Grater
- Small Skillet
- Silicone Spatula
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- 9x9 Metal Baking Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Baked Oats
- ¾ cup shredded carrots about 1 - 2 whole carrots
- 1 ½ cup oat milk or your preferred type of milk, room temperature
- ¼ cup maple syrup room temperature
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 count egg room temperature
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup chopped pecans plus some for topping
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Baked Oats
- If using whole carrots, shred them using a vegetable grater. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together your oat milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.
- Pour in the quick oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped pecans. Stir well.
- Add the batter to a 9x9 baking pan prepared with nonstick spray.
- Bake at 350°F for 22 minutes, then let cool for a few minutes until set.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- While your oats are cooling, whisk together the softened cream cheese, greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread on top of the cooled baked oats, slice, and enjoy! Serve with extra maple syrup on top.
Notes
Tips & Tricks:
Try to get all of your wet ingredients to room temperature before adding the melted coconut oil to the bowl; otherwise, it will clump due to the cold.
Freezing Instructions:
Wrap slices of baked oats in cling wrap, then add to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to eat, let the frozen slices defrost in the refrigerator overnight. You can then serve cold, room temperature, or warm it up in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3057IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 2mg