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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal with Cream Cheese Drizzle

A perfect blend of dessert and a wholesome breakfast, this dish features spicy flavors, tender oats, and a luxurious cream cheese drizzle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing

Cream Cheese Drizzle

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt. Add carrots, raisins, walnuts.
  • Whisk milk, maple syrup, vanilla, eggs. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish. Bake about 35 minutes until golden.
  • Prepare cream cheese drizzle by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla until smooth.
  • Let oatmeal cool slightly, drizzle with cream cheese mixture, serve warm.

Notes

Add flaxseeds or chia seeds for extra nutrients. Store up to 5 days in refrigerator, reheat in microwave with a bit of milk.