Carrot Caked Baked Oats
This carrot caked baked oats recipe combines the deliciousness of carrot cake and the wholesomeness of oatmeal to provide a tasty, quick and healthy breakfast recipe. High in fiber, protein and nutrients, this breakfast will keep you full for hours. This baked oatmeal comes together quickly and can easily be made ahead for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 5 Tablespoon water
- 2 medium bananas
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup vegan yogurt
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease an 8-inch square pan or baking dish.
- Make your chia or flax egg by combining chia seeds with the water. Set aside to thicken for 10 minutes.
- Mash your bananas in the baking dish and add in the chia egg, peanut butter, maple syrup, yogurt, applesauce, and milk together in your baking dish.
- Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in the carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes until golden in color and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or portion it out for meal prep.
Notes
- If you follow a gluten-free diet, make sure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Nutrition facts per serving: 410 calories, 16 g protein, 51 g carbohydrates, 8 grans fiber and 19 grams fat.