Carrot Cake Baked Oats – A Breakfast Treat That Feels Like Dessert!

PUBLISHED: 21 FEBRUARY 2025 | 2 MINUTE

Who said you can't have cake for breakfast? If you’re a fan of carrot cake, get ready to fall in love with this warm, comforting, and healthy version of your favorite dessert – Carrot Cake Baked Oats! This recipe is packed with fiber, natural sweetness, and cozy spices, making it the perfect start to your day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tastes like dessert but is healthy enough for breakfast

• Simple ingredients, quick to make, and absolutely delicious

• Packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness

• Can be made in an oven or air fryer

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make one serving of these delicious baked oats:

• 50g oats

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tsp almond butter (or cashew/peanut butter)

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 15g pecan nuts, chopped

• 15g sultanas/raisins

• 1 small carrot, peeled & grated

  
  

To Serve:

• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

• Sprinkle of cinnamon

How to Make Carrot Cake Baked Oats

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (or air fryer to 170°C fan).

2. Blend together all ingredients except for the grated carrot, sultanas, and pecans until smooth.

3. Stir in the grated carrot, sultanas, and pecans.

4. Pour the mixture into a greased, oven-proof dish.

5. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and set.

6. Let it cool slightly, then top with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

7. Enjoy!

   
   

   

Tips for the Perfect Baked Oats

• Want a bigger batch? Simply double the ingredients and use a larger carrot. Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes.

• Don’t prep yogurt in advance! For the best texture, add the Greek yogurt topping only when you’re ready to serve.

• Make it vegan: Swap the egg for a flax egg and use plant-based yogurt.

  
  

Final Thoughts

This Carrot Cake Baked Oats recipe is everything you need to brighten up your morning – warm, spiced, slightly sweet, and oh-so-satisfying! Try it out and let me know if you’re as obsessed with it as I am.

If you make this recipe, be sure to share your creation and tag @rachel.hornibrook on social media!

Would you try this for breakfast? Let me know in the comments!