Wholesome Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal with Pecans (Print version)

A cozy carrot cake baked oatmeal with grated carrots, maple, warm spices, raisins, and crunchy pecans.

# Ingredients:

For the oat bake

01 - 2 1/2 cups (250 g) certified gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
09 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
10 - 1/3 cup (85 g) unsweetened applesauce
11 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil or melted coconut oil
12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
13 - 1 1/2 cups (165 g) finely grated carrots, from about 3 medium carrots
14 - 1/3 cup (50 g) raisins

For the pecan topping

15 - 2/3 cup (75 g) chopped pecans, divided
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
17 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For serving

18 - Plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt, optional
19 - Extra maple syrup, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, raisins, and half of the chopped pecans.
03 - In a second bowl, whisk the eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the oats and stir until evenly moistened. Let stand for 5 minutes so the oats begin to absorb the liquid.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Toss the remaining pecans with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, then scatter them over the top.
06 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set but still tender. Tent with foil if the pecans brown too fast.
07 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with yogurt, dairy-free yogurt, or a small drizzle of maple syrup.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm after a 10 minute rest.
02 - Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.
03 - Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

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