Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
This wholesome baked oatmeal brings all the cozy flavors of carrot cake into a warm, spiced breakfast you can meal-prep for the week. Perfect for busy mornings or a healthy brunch option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1½ cups grated carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1¾ cups milk any kind
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup raisins or chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and carrots in a large bowl.
- Stir in oats, spices, baking powder, and salt. Fold in add-ins.
- Pour into dish and bake 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or cold.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/carrot-cake-baked-oatmeal/
Notes
Use finely grated carrots so they blend seamlessly into the oats and bake evenly.
You can swap raisins for chopped dates or dried cranberries for a different twist.
To make it dairy-free, simply use almond, oat, or soy milk.