Servings: 12 Slices
Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Quite possibly the most fun you'll have with breakfast, this Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is a delicious way to start the day! Egg-free, dairy-free, and a great source of complex carbs!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed*
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrot
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup pecans chopped**
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon**
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk****
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8" x 8" square baking pan with parchment paper (a 9-inch pan will work too).
- Begin by making the flax “eggs.” To do so, stir together 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed with 6 tablespoons of water in a small bowl or ramekin. Allow this mixture to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring it occasionally, until it resembles the consistency of beaten eggs. Note: If you aren’t egg-free or vegan, you can use two regular chicken eggs.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together to oats, grated carrot, shredded coconut, raisins (or dried cranberries), pecans, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well-combined.
- Pour the almond milk, pure maple syrup, and flax “eggs” into the mixing bowl and stir until well-combined.
- Transfer the oatmeal mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth it into an even layer.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is golden-brown around the edges and has set up.
- Allow the oatmeal to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
*Use two chicken eggs instead of making flax eggs if you aren’t vegan/egg-free. If you don’t have eggs or ground flax seed on hand, use two tablespoons of drippy nut butter (such as almond butter).
**You can also use walnuts
***If you have them on hand, also add ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use two teaspoons of fresh grated ginger if you have it on hand
****Or non-dairy milk of choice
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice (of 12), Calories: 134kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 11g