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carrot cakes baked oats square on a plate with greek yogurt cream cheese frosting on top.
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Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oats with Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

These carrot cake baked oats are a high-protein, meal prep-friendly breakfast that tastes just like your favorite spring dessert - warm cinnamon and nutmeg, sweet grated carrots, crunchy walnuts, and a dreamy Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting on top. Made in just one bowl with simple, wholesome ingredients, this easy recipe comes together in under an hour and makes 9 generous squares to last you the whole week! If you're looking for a healthy carrot cake baked oats recipe that's as nourishing as it is delicious, ya gotta give this one a try.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9x9-inch baking pan
  • 2 large bowls
  • 1 hand or stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese softened, at room temperature
  • 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease the inside of a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  • Add in the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, carrots, walnuts, and raisins to the bowl and stir until everything is completely combined.
  • Pour the oat mixture into your prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set and the oats are cooked through.
  • Remove the baked oats from the oven and let them cool completely. While the oats cool, make the frosting by adding the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a bowl and use either a hand or stand mixer to whisk it together until light and fluffy.
  • Once the oats are completely cool, top with the frosting, cut into squares, and enjoy! Or, store the frosting separately, cut the oats into squares and store for an easy meal prep breakfast. Right before eating, top one serving of baked oats with a big dollop of frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g