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Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Carrot cake baked oats let you enjoy cake for breakfast! A sweet yet healthy, filling meal-prep dish made with whole grains and other wholesome ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of plant-based milk
- ⅓ cup of applesauce
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- 1 cup of grated carrots
- ½ cup of raisins (optional)
- ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the plant-based milk, applesauce, and sugar. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the carrots and add in the raisins and nuts (if using).
- Mix well and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Even it out with a spatula and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until lightly brown on top.
- Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Change consistency: Adjust how much plant-based milk you use for softer vs. firmer oats. You can also slightly adjust the baking time, but be careful not to overbake, or it becomes dry/rubbery.
- Adjust the texture: Whole oats add more texture, blended oats are fluffy and cake-like, and a 50/50 blend falls somewhere between. It’s up to you which you prefer.
- For a crispier top: Broil the baked oats for 1-2 minutes at the end. Optionally sprinkle with brown sugar first for a caramelized top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
448mg
(19%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
5362IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 5362IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.