Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Tastes Like Dessert for Breakfast
2024/03/06

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Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

6

Nutrition Profile:

Sesame-Free

Soy-Free

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

Ingredients:

- 2 cups whole milk

- 1 large egg

- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

- 1 cup raisins

- 1/4 cup matchstick carrots

- 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

- 1/3 cup chopped pecans

- 1/2 cup reduced-fat vanilla strained (Greek-style) yogurt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

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2. Whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, salt, and nutmeg in the prepared dish.

3. Sprinkle oats, raisins, carrots, coconut, and pecans over the milk mixture and stir until well coated.

4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the oatmeal is set in the center and golden brown on top.

5. Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then serve with a dollop of yogurt on each portion.

To make ahead, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat individual portions as needed.

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