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Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is a deliciously wholesome way to start your day. Infused with the sweet flavors of carrots, warm spices, and crunchy nuts, this baked oatmeal transforms breakfast into a nostalgic treat reminiscent of your favorite carrot cake. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, it delivers comforting goodness that will have you dancing in the kitchen!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix mashed banana with shredded carrots, almond milk, and maple syrup until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed. Add nuts if desired.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
  6. Cool slightly before slicing into squares and serve warm.
  • Author: Larissa W.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 120g)
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added sweetness, consider including dried fruits like raisins or cranberries. To enhance flavor variations, experiment with spices like ginger or cardamom.