Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

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This dessert-for-breakfast baked carrot cake oatmeal is seasoned with aromatic ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg—just like the classic dessert. A dollop of vanilla yogurt stands in for traditional cream cheese frosting. Want a dairy-free alternative? Substitute the milk with oat milk or almond milk, and choose dairy-free yogurt for topping.

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Amanda Holstein
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Amanda Holstein

Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Published on March 6, 2024
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Amanda Stanfield
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Tested by Amanda Stanfield

Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Photo:

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free
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the ingredients to make the Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1/4 cup matchstick carrots

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat vanilla strained (Greek-style) yogurt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, salt and nutmeg together in the prepared dish until combined.

  2. Sprinkle oats, raisins, carrots, coconut and pecans evenly over the milk mixture. Stir until well coated.

    a step in making the Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

  3. Bake until the oatmeal is just set in the center and the top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

    a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

  4. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Dollop each serving with about 1 tablespoon yogurt.

To make ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Cut into individual portions and reheat as needed.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364 Calories
12g Fat
56g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 (2⅓-by-2⅓-inch) piece & about 1 Tbsp. yogurt
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 56g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 10g 21%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Vitamin A 127µg
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 1µg
Vitamin E 0mg 3%
Folate 22µg
Vitamin K 3µg
Sodium 335mg 15%
Calcium 214mg 16%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 71mg 17%
Potassium 523mg 11%
Zinc 2mg 19%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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