Description
Make a moist, spiced baked oatmeal that tastes like carrot cake. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and simple to prepare for a healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For Topping (Optional Glaze): 2 tablespoons powdered sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or use a round 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ginger. Mix the dry ingredients well.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, almond milk, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden brown. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
- Let the baked oats cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- If using the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the warm oats before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, ensure you use dairy-free milk.
- To increase protein, add 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder with the dry ingredients.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.
- For a moister texture, slightly reduce the baking time or add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the wet ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without glaze)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 45