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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

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Ingredients

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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

For the Oatmeal

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats do not sub with quick oats

⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 cups unsweetened almond milk or the milk of your choice

⅓ cup pure maple syrup or sweetener of your choice

1 egg

1 cup carrotgrated

8 ounces pineapplecrushed, very well drained

1 tsp vanilla extract

⅓ cup walnut pieces

Optional Cream Cheese Glaze

2 ounces cream cheesesoftened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 ½ tablespoons milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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Prepare the oatmeal:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×8" baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Place the oat mixture in the prepared pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, and egg until well incorporated. Stir in the carrot, crushed pineapple, and vanilla.

Pour the milk mixture evenly over the oat mixture and rap the baking dish on the counter so that the milk is evenly distributed.

Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 20 minutes, then top with the walnut pieces, pressing them down into the oatmeal slightly. Bake another 10 minutes, or until the oatmeal is golden brown and set. Cool on a wire rack.

Optional: Prepare the glaze

Beat the cream cheese in a small bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat on low until incorporated, then increase the speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more until creamy and smooth. Add the milk and vanilla, and beat until combined.

Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled baked oatmeal, serve, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Squeeze Your Pineapple Dry 🍍
Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly and press it between paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing a soggy bake and ensuring the oatmeal stays fluffy and cake-like.
Grate Carrots Just Before Mixing 🥕
Grate carrots immediately before adding to the batter to maximize moisture content and natural sweetness, which keeps the baked oatmeal tender and vibrant.
Toast Your Walnuts First 🌰
Lightly toast the walnut pieces in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding them to intensify their nutty flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy in the wet batter.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese for Glaze 🧁
Let cream cheese sit out for 15 minutes before making the glaze so it blends smoothly with powdered sugar without lumps, creating a silky, pourable topping.
Test Doneness with a Toothpick 🔍
Insert a toothpick in the center near the end of baking—it should come out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs for perfectly moist, not dry, baked oatmeal.

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