Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oats are a low-fat, tempting, and nutrient-packed breakfast choice. Plant-based milk, rolled oats, shredded carrots, and spices are the healthy ingredients used to make these oats. As a result, a moist and tasty dish will satisfy your sweet desires. The oats provide you with sustained energy and a sensation of fullness. The carrots give you a burst of fiber and vitamin A. Additionally, these baked oats are quite adaptable, you can add your nuts, spices, or seeds. Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oats are an excellent addition for a nutritious breakfast or a sweet treat. These baked oats contain only 250 calories.

Let’s prepare the yummy and hearty oats with the procedure (mentioned below).

STATS

• Course: Breakfast
• Cuisine: Western-inspired
• Diet: Vegan, Egg-free, Dairy-free
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Method: Oven

EQUIPMENT

• Oven
• One mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Small baking dish or ramekin

INGREDIENTS

• Rolled oats, half a cup
• 1/2 cup of plant-based milk, e.g, almond milk
• Shredded carrot 1/4 cup
• One tbsp of maple syrup
• Chia seeds 1 tbsp
• Half a tsp of baking powder
• Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp
• One-fourth tsp of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• A hint of salt
• Crushed walnuts or raisins, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Warm the shallow oven to 190 degrees C to bake these oats.
2. Next, add plant-based milk, salt, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking powder, ground nutmeg, shredded carrots, vanilla extract, rolled oats, and chia seeds to a bowl.
3. Then, mix all ingredients with a spoon.
4. Next, pour this oat mixture into a small baking dish or ramekin.
5. Bake the oat mixture for about 17 to 21 minutes or until a crunchy topping is formed.
6. The delicious and healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oats are ready.
7. Decorate this dish with walnuts or raisins and serve.

TOPPING IDEAS OF THE BAKED OATS

• Add fresh orange slices or their zest as a topping.
• Top the baked oats with apple slices, chopped mangoes, or fresh berries.
• Drizzle warm vegan caramel sauce over the baked oats.
• Vegan cream cheese pairs well as a topping with this dish.
• Sprinkle vegan granola as a garnish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve this dish with baked peach cobbler.
• Enjoy the baked oats with sautéed pears.
• Spiced herbal tea or chai latte pairs well with the oats.
• Accompany this oat dish with a vegan quiche or breakfast burrito filled with scrambled tofu or beans.

TIPS

• It is recommended to choose freshly grated carrots.
• Pre-shredded carrots are also a good option.
• Use good-quality oats to prepare this baked carrot dish.
• Control the spice level to your taste.
• Instead of raisins, you can include pecans or walnuts.
• Try this baked carrot dish with different flavors.
• Before adding the oat mixture, lightly mist the ramekins with cooking oil.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• Save the baked oats in a sealed bowl and refrigerate them for 4 to 6 days.

Freezer:

• Store the baked oats in a freezer-friendly bowl and freeze them for sixty to ninety days.

Reheating:

• The baked oats can be rewarmed in the oven. If the oats appear dry, you can reheat slowly on the stovetop with a little plant-based milk.

FAQs

Which seeds and nuts may I include with the oats?

• Typical toppings that enhance the carrot cake flavor include pecans, walnuts, almonds, and coconut flakes. You can also incorporate flax or chia seeds into the baked oats.

Can I exclude the raisins from this recipe?

• You can omit the raisins or use chopped dried apricots or dried cranberries if you don’t like raisins.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Serving size: One ramekin
Total Calories 250 kcal
Carbohydrates 40 g
Protein 5 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Fat 8 g
Sugar 15 g