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Tender Carrot Cake Baked Oats Recipe Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Drizzle

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A warm, tender baked oats recipe inspired by carrot cake flavors, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting drizzle. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack that feels indulgent yet wholesome.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats, ground into oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (120g) grated carrots
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • For the cream cheese frosting drizzle:
  • 2 oz (60g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tsp milk or cream
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1-quart (1 liter) baking dish or prepare 2-3 small ramekins.
  2. Place 1 cup (90g) rolled oats into a blender or food processor and pulse until fine oat flour forms, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Grate 1 cup (120g) carrots finely. Chop nuts if using.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in grated carrots and nuts if using.
  7. Transfer batter to prepared dish(es) and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. While baking, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able. Add milk sparingly if too thick.
  10. Remove baked oats from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle cream cheese frosting over the top in a zigzag pattern.
  11. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. Grate carrots finely for even moisture. Use room temperature egg and milk for smooth batter. Start checking baked oats at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking. Adjust frosting thickness by adding milk a drop at a time. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk or extra frosting.

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