Description
Indulge in a cozy and flavorful breakfast with this Single-Serving Carrot Cake Baked Oats recipe. Enjoy the comforting taste of carrot cake in a nutritious baked oatmeal form that’s perfect for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small ramekin or oven-safe bowl with nonstick spray.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth or stir well if not blending.
- Add the Goodies: Fold in the grated carrot, nuts, and raisins if using. Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekin.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as is or with a dollop of yogurt or cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- You can prep this the night before and bake in the morning.
- Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or protein powder for a protein boost.
- Swap maple syrup for brown sugar if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
