Carrot Cake Baked Oats with Protein Frosting
These carrot cake baked oats are filled with protein, fiber, and warm spices making them the perfect batch prep breakfast. Top with the high-protein frosting to complete these carrot cake baked oats.
Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the oatmeal
- 360 mls milk of choice I used low fat dairy
- 1 medium ripe banana (100g)
- 2 eggs
- 60 mls honey (¼ cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 g oat flour (1 cup)
- 180 g rolled oats (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 50 g 1 medium carrot grated
Optional mix ins
- ¼ cup crushed walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
For the frosting:
- 300 g greek yogurt I recommend 2% or full fat
- 60 g low fat cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoon honey 30mls add more if you like extra sweetness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- additional chopped walnuts to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the eggs, honey, milk, and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Use a hand blender if you have one.
- Add the rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Mix well.
- Fold in the shredded carrots and any other optional add-ins you are using (e.g., raisins, walnuts, pecans or shredded coconut.
- Pour into the baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top begins to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the oats comes out clean.Allow the oats to cool in the baking dish and loosen the edges with a knife.
Prepare the frosting
- While the cake is baking, mix the Greek yogurt, low-fat cream cheese, vanilla extract, and honey in a bowl until smooth. Use a hand blender if you have one for the ultimate creamy texture.
- Cool and frost: Once the cake is done, let it cool for a bit. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve: Slice into 6 portions and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1603IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg
