Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Vegan, No Banana)

Bowl of carrot cake baked oatmeal topped with yogurt and almond butter.

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Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Vegan, No Banana)

These healthy carrot cake baked oats are vegan, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep. Easy to make, no banana required, and ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats 200 g
2 tbsp ground flax 14 g
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup lightly packed finely grated carrot (115 g)
1.5 cups non-dairy milk of choice 335 mL
1/4 cup maple syrup 75 g
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 60 g
1/4 cup walnut pieces 30 g
1/4 cup raisins 40 g

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Mix the oats, flax and spices together in an 8-inch baking dish.
2 cups rolled oats, 2 tbsp ground flax, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Add the grated carrot and mix to distribute and break up any clumps.
1 cup lightly packed
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Spread the mixture evenly in the dish. Option to sprinkle with shredded coconut any/or a bit of coconut sugar.
1.5 cups non-dairy milk of choice, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup walnut pieces, 1/4 cup raisins
Bake for 30 minutes then let cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
Divide into 6 portions and enjoy as is or with your favourite toppings such as coconut yogurt and almond butter.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Suggested to portion into single-servings before freezing or freezing portions on a baking tray before transferring them to a container or freezer bag. Enjoy cold or reheat as needed in the microwave or oven until heated through.

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