11/07/2025
Nourishing Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients:
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1.75 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 large eggs
1.5 cups finely grated carrots
1 medium ripe banana, mashed (or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup avocado oil
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1.5 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup cranberries or raisins (optional)
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional fiber boost)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 6x6-inch baking dish with avocado oil or use parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, mashed banana, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla. Stir in oats, grated carrots, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins (if using).
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
4. Let cool slightly before slicing into 6 equal portions. Serve warm or store for meal prep.
