Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Recipes

Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Julie Pace, RDN
Nutritious and delicious, this Carrot Cake Baked Oats recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat oats. It's made with healthy whole grain oats, maple syrup,, organic carrots and delicious spices. Refined sugar free, vegan, and gluten free. Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breads, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Gluten Free, vegan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground, nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground, cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed, ground
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1//2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water together. Set aside for 5 minutes to let thicken.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt.
  • In medium bowl, add milk, maple, syrup, vanilla extract. Add in the carrots, flaxseed mixture (when thickened) and walnuts.
  • Combine wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Pour mixture into a greased ( I used coconut oil) 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, or 30-40 minutes depending on which size baking dish you use.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Top with warm maple syrup, if desired.
Keyword baked oats, carrot cake, oats