Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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This Carrot Cake Baked Oats recipe is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack with the cozy flavors of carrot cake—minus the guilt. Made with gluten-free oats, plant-based protein, and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, this easy-to-make breakfast is completely vegan and gluten-free. Packed with nutrients and fiber, it’s great for starting your day or fueling up after a workout. Plus, it’s a one-serving recipe, so you can enjoy a warm, comforting treat without any leftovers to worry about.

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Everything you need to make carrot cake baked oats.
Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 1 serving

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ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 banana, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for topping
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, plus more for topping (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek-style vegan yogurt, for topping
  • Almond butter, for drizzling

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small oven-safe dish or ramekin.

  • Step 2

    In a blender or food processor, combine oats, protein powder (if using), almond milk, mashed banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and chia seeds. Blend until smooth and well combined.

  • Step 3

    Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and stir in the grated carrot and chopped walnuts.

  • Step 4

    Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.

  • Step 5

    Spread vanilla Greek-style vegan yogurt over the baked oats. Sift cinnamon on top and drizzle with almond butter. Optionally, sprinkle additional crushed walnuts for extra texture. Enjoy warm!

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