Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake Recipe
Enjoy this Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake Recipe packed with oats, carrots, brown sugar, and warm spices for a cozy morning meal.
Equipment
- 8×8-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Box grater (for carrots)
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk dairy or almond milk
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots about 2 medium carrots
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
Optional yogurt glaze:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 –2 teaspoons milk to thin
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your 8x8 baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well so the spices distribute evenly.
Step 3: Whisk the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until combined. Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some liquid.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
Step 6: Cool and Slice
- Allow the bake to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
- If using the yogurt glaze, whisk the glaze ingredients together and drizzle over warm slices before serving.