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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Easy Breakfast That Tastes Like Cake)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
  • 1½ cups (150 g) carrots finely grated
  • 1 cup (250 g) Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 g) milk any
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey up to ⅓ cup for sweeter taste
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (60 g) walnuts chopped
  • ¼ cup (40 g) raisins optional
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1 pinch salt

  • Mix the wet ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F or 190°C. Grease a 8 x 8 inch or similar baking dish.
    In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas well. Add 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup honey, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients: Stir in 1½ cups carrots (finely grated). Add 1½ cups rolled oats, ¼ cup raisins, ½ cup walnuts , 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until everything is combined.
  • Assemble: Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spoon. Sprinkle more walnuts or raisins on top if you like.
  • Bake and rest: Bake at 375°F or 190°C for about 40 minutes. The center should feel set but still soft. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing so it holds together nicely.
Substitutions
  • Ripe bananas → Applesauce (less sweet and softer texture)
  • Rolled oats → Quick oats (smoother texture)
  • Carrots → Zucchini, squeezed dry
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, or dairy-free yogurt
  • Milk → Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk
  • Honey or maple syrup → Use either one for sweetness
  • Egg → Flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2½ tablespoons water, rest 5 minutes)
  • Walnuts → Pecans, almonds, or skip
  • Raisins → Chopped dates or skip
  • Baking powder → No good substitute
  • Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg → Adjust to taste
  • Vanilla extract → Optional but recommended
  • Salt → Skip only if needed
 
 
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