Breakfast

Carrot Cake Baked Oats

With Easter right around the corner, I am in full swing carrot cake mode. These carrot cake baked oats are sure to be a crowd pleaser. They are made with healthy and wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, carrots, raisins and pecans. The perfect breakfast that’s jam packed with fiber and nutrients!

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Rolled oats: This is the base of the baked oats. You can use rolled oats, gluten-free oats or even oat flour which is just blended oats!
  • Banana: Banana adds a natural sweetness to the baked oats. If you don’t like banana or if you are allergic, you can use 1-2 eggs instead.
  • Ground Cinnamon and Ginger: I used these two seasonings to add flavor, however, you can omit them all together if you’d like.
  • Baking powder: This helps the baked oats rise while baking.
  • Salt: to balance out the flavors.
  • Maple syrup: This is optional if you want the baked oats to be a little sweeter. I always add 1 Tbsp to add both sweetness and flavor. You can sub sugar, honey, agave or even date syrup here.
  • Almond butter: You can sub any other nut/seed butter you prefer. You can also leave it out all together and it won’t alter the recipe too much.
  • Almond milk: Like the almond butter, you can sub any other milk of choice here. I prefer a non-dairy option.
  • Carrots– shredded carrots, of course! You can’t have carrot cake without them. I used large carrots and shredded them in my food
    processor but you can also use a cheese grater.
  • Pecans: Feel free to use walnuts instead, or just omit them all together but I believe they add a great texture and crunch.
  • Raisins: Like carrots in carrot cake, I believe raisins are also a big must in my book.

How to make baked oats:

Making baked oats is so simple, it really can’t be easier. The hardest (and longest) part is waiting for the oats to bake in the oven.

To start, add the banana, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, almond butter and almond milk together in a blender and blend on high speed for about 25-30 seconds or until ingredients are well incorporated and you have a nice creamy batter. This is all the ingredients with the exception of the carrots, pecans and raisins.

Once you have your blended batter, fold (or mix) in the shredded carrots, pecans and raisins.

Pour this batter into an oven safe dish and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until you achieve the desired texture that you want.

I have found that the 35 minute mark will be solid on the outside, but soft and gooey in the center (this is the way I like them). However, if you keep them baking for 40-45 minutes then the entire oats will be solid and will resemble a cake like texture. So it’s really your preference here!

Remove the baked oats from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. I like to top mine with non-dairy yogurt, and of course more carrots, raisins and pecans.

That’s it! See, I told you this recipe would be simple and easy to make. This recipe yields about 2-3 servings depending on whose eating. This is the perfect amount for either just my boyfriend or for my boyfriend and I to share!

Carrot Cake Baked Oats

With Easter right around the corner, I am in full swing carrot cake mode. These carrot cake baked oats are sure to be a crowd pleaser. They are made with healthy and wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, carrots, raisins and pecans.
PIN RECIPE
PREP TIME:
10 minutes
COOK TIME:
40 minutes
Author - Hannah

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats or oat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1 banana
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp almond butter
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tbsp cup raisins
  • 2 tbsp pecans

SCALE:

1X

YIELDS:

servings

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. To start, add the banana, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, almond butter and almond milk together in a blender and blend on high speed for about 25-30 seconds or until ingredients are well incorporated and you have a nice creamy batter. This is all the ingredients with the exception of the carrots, pecans and raisins.
  3. Once you have your blended batter, fold (or mix) in the shredded carrots, pecans and raisins.
  4. Pour this batter into an oven safe dish and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until you achieve the desired texture that you want.
  5. I have found that the 35 minute mark will be solid on the outside, but soft and gooey in the center (this is the way I like them). However, if you keep them baking for 40-45 minutes then the entire oats will be solid and will resemble a cake like texture. So it’s really your preference here!
  6. Remove the baked oats from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. I like to top mine with non-dairy yogurt, and of course more carrots, raisins and pecans.
  7. This recipe yields about 2-3 servings.

Notes

Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to tag @lovelydelites on Instagram
Please consider leaving a comment and rating below!
 

Ready For More?

Gluten Free Banana Brownies

These Gluten Free Banana Brownies are a great way to use up...

Gluten Free Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

Gluten Free Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins are the perfect start to your...

Banana Sushi

Banana Sushi is a fun and delicious snack that is even healthy...

Blended Strawberry Overnight Oats

Blended Strawberry Overnight Oats is a delicious and unique way to enjoy...

Gluten Free Blueberry Coffee Cake

This Gluten Free Blueberry Coffee Cake is bursting with blueberries and topped...

Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs are fluffy, soft and delicious. They only take...

Be the first to write a review

Leave A Comment And Rate This Recipe!

Rating:

This was my breakfast this morning, and it is SO good! I love your recipes so much. Thanks for existing! ??