Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, No Egg)
Start your day with a healthy and delicious breakfast! Try our vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal recipe made with grated carrots, pineapple, and warm spices.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 294kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten free if necessary
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- ¼ cup maple syrup more if you want it more sweet
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pecans chopped, divided
- ½ cup shredded carrots up to ½ cup more if desired
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder vegan if desired
Optional Cream Cheese Frosting Topping
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoon milk
- ¼ cup powdered stevia more or less to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Add all ingredients (excluding carrots and pecans) to a high-powered blender.2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup crushed pineapple, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- Blend on high until well-mixed and smooth (about 60 seconds). Scrape down sides and blend again until all pieces are mixed.
- Mix in carrots and ¼ cup pecans on slowest speed until just incorporated.½ cup shredded carrots, ½ cup pecans
- Coat an 8X8 baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray. Add oatmeal mixture to dish and top with ¼ cup pecans. Bake at 350F for approximately 30 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Add frosting ingredients to a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Spread evenly across the top of the baked oatmeal or evenly distribute over the tops of the carrot cake baked oatmeal cups.4 oz. cream cheese, 2 tablespoon milk, ¼ cup powdered stevia
Notes
For easy shredded carrots try using a cheese grater. You could also buy shredded carrots but may want to chop them up a bit before adding.
If you don't have a high speed blender, you could try a single-serve blender or a food processor to combine.
Storage: Store leftovers covered or single serve portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Reheating: This recipe is best eaten fresh from the oven. If you want to reheat them, I recommend adding a little milk or almond milk and reheating in the microwave it until your desired temperature.
Freezing: Store cooled, baked oatmeal in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can store the whole recipe un-sliced or tightly wrap individual slices and freeze for single serve portions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.3g | Protein: 8.1g | Fat: 10.6g
