April 2, 2025

Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free & Oil-Free)

Name: Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cups Rolled Oats; 1 Carrot Grated; ⅓ Cup Coconut Flour; 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter; 1 Tbsp Cinnamon powder; 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds; 2 Tbsp Flaxseed powder; 2 Tbsp Sunflower seeds; 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds; 2 Tbsp Raisins; ¼ Cup Almonds; 2 ml Salt; 2 Cups Coconut Milk

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Start your morning with these Carrot Cake Baked Oats—a wholesome, nourishing breakfast that’s sugar-free, gluten-free, and oil-free. This healthy twist on the classic carrot cake is packed with hearty oats, fresh carrots, crunchy nuts, and fiber-rich seeds, making it the ultimate cozy breakfast bake.

Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make! Just mix, bake, and enjoy. Your kitchen will smell amazing while it’s in the oven. For an extra creamy touch, top it with my sugar-free cashew cream and use homemade coconut milk for next-level flavor.

Slice of baked carrot cake oatmeal topped with creamy cashew cream served in a white bowl, next to a glass baking dish and jar of topping on a wooden surface

Why You’ll Love This Carrot Cake Baked Oats Recipe

Naturally sweetened with raisins and carrots
Loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein
Easy to prepare in under 5 minutes
Perfect for meal prep or a weekend brunch
Tastes like dessert but feels like fuel!

Ingredients

These simple ingredients will turn plain oats into a delicious, naturally sweetened breakfast!

Oats (rolled or quick-cooking)
Grated Carrot
Coconut Flour
Peanut Butter (natural, unsweetened)
Raisins
Cinnamon Powder
Chia Seeds
Flaxseed Powder
Sunflower seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Almonds (roughly chopped)
Salt
Coconut Milk (homemade or canned)

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Prepare this recipe in under 5 minutes, and let it bake while you get ready for your day!

Carrot cake baked oatmeal topped with shredded carrots, oats, and mixed nuts in a glass dish with a glass of coconut milk nearby

Combine all the ingredients in an oven-proof dish.

Unbaked carrot cake oatmeal mixture with shredded carrots, oats, nuts, and seeds in a glass baking dish on a wooden table

Pour the coconut milk over the oat mix and stir gently.

Place the dish into the oven and bake for 40 minutes at 180°C (356°F).

Serve immediately with some sweet Cashew Cream!

Baked carrot cake oatmeal in a glass dish resting on a checkered cloth, served with a jar of cashew cream on the side

Substitutions

Coconut Flour → Swap for almond flour, oat flour, or any gluten-free flour of your choice.
Nuts & Seeds → Use your favorite combination or omit for a nut-free version.
Peanut Butter → Substitute with almond butter or sunflower seed butter if desired.

Equipment

You’ll need just one oven-safe glass dish—no preheating required. I love how effortless cleanup is with this one!

Storage

This oatmeal is best served hot, but you can keep it in an airtight container and reheat it when you want to eat it. It will stay fresh for 2 days.

FAQ

Is this carrot cake oatmeal healthy?

Yes! This recipe is sugar-free, oil-free, and gluten-free, loaded with fiber and nutrients from seeds, nuts, and whole grains.

My oatmeal is gooey, how can I fix that?

Simply bake them for an extra 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the top so it doesn’t over-brown.

Ready to make carrot cake part of your morning?

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