You know whats not the iffy texture of oatmeal? Baked oatmeal!! (We clearly aren’t gluey oatmeal fans over here :D) And to the baked version, you add all the fix ins of carrot cake. Bliss.

Shredded carrots are baked to make them sweeter, then the oats, nuts, spices, dates and coconut mixed in. Then some non dairy milk and maple to bring everything together, and bake. This oatmeal is flexible to additions, Add some pineapple, some chia seeds, some lemon zest for variation. Top with pecans or streusel. This baked oatmeal doesnt use any added oil, or flours. Use certified gluten-free oats to make this gluten-free.

This Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal has roasted carrots,, spices, nuts, dates and Oats! Crisp on the outside and spiced, delicious carrot cake like inside. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe #VeganRicha #carrotcakeoatmeal #carrotcakebakedoatmeal Easily nutfree, #glutenfree

Ingredients for Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Grated or shredded carrots. Shred the carrots to preference of size. I roast the carrots for some mins before adding the rest of the ingredients. This helps carrots become sweeter and more candied. The roasting step is optional. If roasting, you will need thicker carrots as they shrink. If not roasting, or you want undetectable carrots in the oatmeal, shred them small.
Old fashioned oats make up the bulk. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed. Chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts, dried fruit such as raisins or chopped dates, some shredded coconut to add some fat and caramel flavor, seeds or other additions make up the rest of the dry volume ingredients.
Flavor comes from ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract. a pinch of salt to balance the sweet, Baking powder to make a lighter oatmeal.
Non dairy milk such as coconut milk or almond milk works well.
I use maple syrup for sweetness, you can use other sweeteners, sugar of choice.
Finally, some optional coconut sugar + cinnamon for topping. This adds more spice and caramel flavor and a nice crisp topping. You can also mix in some pecans with the cinnamon sugar and spread those on top.

How to serve this Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Serve the baked oatmeal with one or more of whipped coconut cream, maple syrup, vegan butter, fruits, compote or other toppings of choice.
You can also serve the oatmeal with cold non dairy milk.

Step by Step Photos:

Assemble the ingredients. Shred the carrots, add to a baking dish and bake for a few mins. Meanwhile, mix the rest of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add to the baking dish and mix well.

Ingredients for our Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal in Bowls Dry Ingredients for our Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal in a white bowl Roasted Carrots for our Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal in a white baking dish Add the non dairy milk, maple syrup and vanilla and mix to make a wet oatmeal mixture. Even it out and bake until crisp. Serve with whipped coconut cream or ice cream or maple syrup. Non Dairy milk mixed with dry ingredients for Our Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal in a baking dish