Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake

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Baked oatmeal is a delicious breakfast option that is full of good-for-you ingredients! I’ve decided I’m just going to keep making new variations of it so I can keep it in my rotation forever and never get sick of it. So I bring to you my latest version: Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake. It has a nice ring to it, right? 😉

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healthy carrot cake oatmeal bake ingredients

Here’s what you need to bring this oatmeal bake to life:

• Banana
• Carrots
• Eggs
• Unsweetened almond milk
• Coconut oil (or butter)
• Vanilla extract
• Old fashioned oats
• Collagen powder or vanilla protein powder (optional)
• Baking powder
• Cinnamon, nutmeg and salt
• Ground flaxseed
• Chopped pecans
• Dark chocolate chips

how to make healthy carrot cake oatmeal bake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Peel carrots and chop into 2-3″ pieces, then add to food processor and pulse until shredded.

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In a large bowl, mix together mashed banana, eggs, almond milk, shredded carrots, coconut oil (melted and cooled) and vanilla until mostly smooth.

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Next, add in rolled oats, collagen or protein powder (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground flaxseed and salt until well combined.

Lastly, fold in chopped pecans and dark chocolate chips. Mix well. (Optional, but recommended!)

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Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top, to taste.

Bake for 25-35 minutes until edges start to become slightly golden brown. (Or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.) Mine are usually ready around 30-32 minutes, but all ovens are a little different, so check around 25 minutes and add time as needed!

Serve warm with a tablespoon of almond butter on top, if desired. (I LOVE it with any of the @offbeatbutters flavors – my affiliate code is WELLNESSFORTHEWIN. You can’t go wrong! Some of my favs are: Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Bun, Maple Donut, Aloha, Gingerbread Cookie, and Sweet Classic Peanut Butter. Click here to shop!)

what makes this carrot cake oatmeal bake healthy?

This oatmeal bake is a nutritionally balanced way to start the day. What’s inside?

• Oats are a wonderful source of whole grains which provide fiber (and various other nutrients) to balance blood sugar, support gut health and keep you full longer!
• The eggs and collagen or protein powder add protein for extra staying power and satiety, not to mention all of the incredible roles that protein plays in the body like building and repairing tissue and more! (I do like to pair this along with another protein-rich food like eggs or Greek yogurt for a full meal.)
• Carrots are rich in vitamin A, as well as vitamin C, biotin and potassium.
• Pecans are a good source of heart-healthy fats, and if you serve with some nut butter on top – which I definitely recommend – you get even more of these beneficial fats.
• Dark chocolate is good for the soul. ; )

I typically serve mine alongside some scrambled eggs with spinach mixed in for a well-rounded, substantial breakfast that keeps me full and satisfied for hours. I also love the mix of sweet + savory. Anyone else have a hard time picking one or the other?!

storing healthy carrot cake oatmeal bake

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Click here for my favorite storage containers.

This carrot cake oatmeal bake is also freezer-friendly, so you can transfer leftovers to the freezer in freezer gallon bags (or these reusable bags) for up to 6 months. I will just pull out individual pieces to reheat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds and it is perfect!

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more healthy meal prep breakfast options

If you are looking for some other ideas to make ahead for breakfast, check out these recipes linked below:

• 5-Minute Protein Overnight Oats
• Zucchini Banana Baked Oatmeal
• Pumpkin Spice Banana Baked Oatmeal
• Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal
• Healthy Carrot Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese “Frosting”
• Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Bread
• Banana Pumpkin Bread
• Healthy Vegetable Frittata
• Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos

If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me @wellnessforthewin and hashtag #wellnessforthewin so I can see your creations! Save this to your “Breakfast” board on Pinterest so you can easily refer back to it. Trust me; you’ll want to!

Enjoy!

Shanna

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