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    Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

    March 28, 2021 by Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs 8 Comments

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    This healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal has sweet, spice, and everything nice all wrapped up into one easy breakfast everyone will love!

    Close-up shot of slice of Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal with cream cheese frosting

    Baked oatmeal is one of our favorite year-round breakfast staples. It's quick, customizable, and can be modified depending on what ingredients you do -or do not- have on hand. Case in point: our Berry-Chia Baked Oatmeal can be made with fresh, frozen, or even CANNED fruit! The possibilities are quite literally endless. With Easter fast approaching we knew we had to give our beloved bake a springy spin and created this Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal. We topped everything off with a simple yogurt "cheesecake" frosting and decided it is the breakfast to BEAT. Tender, spiced oats meet a lightly sweet and perfectly tangy frosting that tastes too good to be true.

    Overhead shot of Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal and cream cheese frosting

    Nutritious AND Delicious

    It's no surprise we're fans of recipes that pack a double punch - great ingredients that taste amazing too. When we're working on developing healthy habits with food, it's essential we're loving the foods we eat! These oats pack in all the flavors of your favorite springtime dessert with nutrient-dense ingredients like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and heart healthy fats! It's crave-worthy food without compromise. We're confident everyone in your life will love them.

    Shot of ingredients of carrot cake oatmeal

    Here are a few common questions about making baked oats:

    What kind of oats work best?
    We've found that regular old fashioned/rolled oats are the best kind for these bakes. Steel-cut oats tend to require much more liquid and a longer baking time, but, in a pinch will work.

    Eek! I'm out of eggs! Not to worry! Flax or chia "eggs" are an easy substitute. To make, whisk together 1 tablespoon flax/chia with 3 tablespoon warm water for each egg listed (in this recipe, that would = 2 chia "eggs"). Let the mixture sit for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes somewhat thick and viscous.

    Close-up shot of unbaked carrot cake oats

    Can you make this dairy free? Yes! Use any preferred milk of your choosing. We've made with coconut milk before and it was DELICIOUS! Substitute dairy-free yogurt and cream cheese for a DF "frosting".

    Can you freeze baked oats? Absolutely. Baked oatmeal is incredibly freezer-friendly and makes the best breakfast on-the-go. We recommend freezing in individual portions for easy accessibility. You can also bake the oatmeal into muffins (350 degrees for 35-40 minutes) which is another easy way to serve and store. The frosting does not freeze well and should be made fresh the week you plan on enjoying it.

    Overhead shot of Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal and cream cheese frosting
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    5 from 7 votes

    Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

    This healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal has sweet, spice, and everything nice all wrapped up into one easy breakfast everyone will love!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 352kcal
    Author: Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups rolled (old fashioned) oats
    • 1 ¾ cup preferred milk
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
    • ⅓ cup maple syup
    • 1 ¼ cup finely grated carrots
    • ½ cup raisins
    • 2 tablespoon oil or melted butter
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    Greek Yogurt "Cheese" Frosting

    • ½ cup softened cream cheese
    • 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oats, milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, oil, baking powder, and seasonings until well combined.
    • Stir in carrots and raisins, making sure carrots are evenly distributed.
    • Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until top is lightly golden and oats are "set".

    "Cheesecake" Frosting

    • To a mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients and whisk well. To make extra smooth, a hand or stand mixer works well. Place frosting in the fridge to "firm up" while oats bake.

    Notes

    Note: frosting will firm up as it chills. If preparing a day ahead, remove from fridge 15 minutes before using or warm in the microwave in 10 second intervals, until desired consistency is reached. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 352kcal
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    1. Genevieve

      July 20, 2021 at 5:18 am

      5 stars
      Super quick to put together and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Joyce Bondra

      July 16, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      I am always looking for recipes that include oatmeal, since I love it so much. And one of Kevin's favorite desserts is carrot cake. I can tell we are gonna love this one!

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      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        July 18, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Aimee

      May 07, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy and so delicious! Toddler and adult approved 😉

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        May 07, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Ah! The ultimate compliment! Thank you so much Aimee!

        Reply
    4. Alexandra

      May 05, 2021 at 6:27 am

      5 stars
      Loved it!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        May 07, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Thank you Alexandra! We're so happy to hear that!

        Reply

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