Carrot Cake Baked Oats: Carrot Cake for Breakfast

Carrot cake for breakfast? Yes, it’s possible – delicious and with around 30 g of protein! Our recipe for Carrot Cake Baked Oats is the perfect combination of a filling breakfast and a sweet treat. Give it a try and see how quick and easy it is to make!

Why Baked Oats in a Carrot Cake Style?

Baked oats, also known as oven-baked porridge or baked oatmeal, are all the rage – and for good reason. Here’s why:

• With fibre from oats and carrots.

• Filling and easy to prepare ahead.

• Easily customisable: vegan, with added protein or extra toppings like nuts, fruit, or cream cheese.

With grated carrots, WAM Protein, cinnamon, and maple syrup, this recipe brings the flavours of carrot cake straight to your breakfast table – sweetened with just a teaspoon of maple syrup and with an extra dose of protein.

Ingredients for Carrot Cake Baked Oats

For one serving:

• 40 g oats

• 100-150 ml (plant-based) milk (depending on the size of the carrot)

• 30 g WAM Protein Banana Bread

• 1 tsp chia seeds

• 1 grated carrot

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp maple syrup or agave syrup

• 1 tsp baking powder

Optional toppings:

• (Plant-based) cream cheese or yoghurt

• Nuts (e.g., chopped walnuts)

Preparation: How to Make Carrot Cake Baked Oats

1. Preheat your oven to 180 °C.

2. Place the oats, milk, protein powder, chia seeds, grated carrot, cinnamon, maple syrup, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. The mixture might seem a bit dry, but the carrots will release moisture while baking.

4. Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish and spread it evenly.

5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the surface is golden brown.

6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

7. Top with cream cheese, chopped nuts, or yoghurt, as desired, and serve.

Tips for Variations

• Vegan: Use plant-based milk and vegan protein powder.

• Sweeter: Add raisins, dates, or an extra spoonful of maple syrup.

What’s in Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Here’s what each ingredient brings:

• Grated carrots keep the oats moist and give them their carrot cake flavour.

• Oats make the base and bring fibre.

• Chia seeds help everything bind together.

• With the added protein powder, this breakfast has around 30 g of protein – and protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.

FAQs: Your Questions About Baked Oats

Can I prepare the mixture in advance?
Yes, you can mix everything (except the baking powder and with a little extra milk) the night before and leave it in the fridge. It’s perfect as overnight oats ready to bake in the morning.

How long does it keep?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it will stay fresh for 2–3 days.

Are there alternatives to carrots?
Absolutely! You can also use grated apples or zucchini if you want to change up the flavour.

Try It Now!

Ready to enjoy these delicious Carrot Cake Baked Oats? This recipe combines the best of porridge and cake into one cosy breakfast.

Leave us a comment or share your creation on Instagram. We’d love to see how your carrot cake breakfast turned out!