Sunshine Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal ☀️
A healthy and delicious baked oatmeal recipe inspired by carrot cake, perfect for a sunny breakfast. Packed with wholesome oats, carrots, raisins, and walnuts, topped with a creamy maple cream cheese frosting.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking dish
- High-Speed Blender
- Large mixing bowl
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats processed into fine flour
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats whole
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup melted coconut oil
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups shredded carrots from about 2 medium carrots
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup walnuts
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp light cream cheese
- 1 tbsp maple syrup 1-2 tablespoons, or to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray. Blend 1 cup of the rolled oats in a high-speed blender until it turns into a fine flour; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of whole rolled oats, the blended oat flour, baking powder, vanilla protein powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir everything well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the dry oat mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Carefully fold in the shredded carrots, raisins, and walnuts. Pour the complete mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Once baked, let it cool slightly on a wire rack.
- While the oatmeal cools, prepare your creamy frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
- Spread this delicious maple cream cheese frosting over the warm baked oatmeal. Slice into servings and enjoy your healthy, dessert-like breakfast! Feel free to add a sprinkle of extra shredded carrots, walnuts, or raisins on top if you like.
Notes
Sunshine Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is perfect for #SummerBreakfastGoals #HealthyCarrotCake #BakedOatsLove #EasySummerEats.
Nutrition information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories: 294kcal, Total Carbs: 31g (Net Carbs: 28g), Fats: 13g, Protein: 14g.
