Description
This High Protein Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal blends the cozy flavors of carrot cake with the nutrition of a protein-packed breakfast. Moist, warmly spiced, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, it’s perfect for meal prep or a wholesome weekend treat.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats: 2 cups
- Vanilla Protein Powder: 1 scoop (about 30 g)
- Grated Carrots: 1 cup
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: 1 ¾ cups
- Maple Syrup: 3 tablespoons
- Eggs: 2 large
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon
- Raisins: ¼ cup
- Chopped Walnuts: ¼ cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Add oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Optionally top with extra nuts or raisins.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with maple syrup or yogurt if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm or chilled with coffee or tea.
Notes
- Mix protein powder with wet ingredients first to prevent clumps.
- Add applesauce for a moister texture.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: carrot cake baked oatmeal, high protein breakfast, healthy baked oats, meal prep oats, carrot protein oats