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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake with Spiced Cream Cheese Icing

This Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is everything we love about the classic springtime dessert, but in a nourishing, feel-good breakfast form. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, packed with fiber-rich oats, warm spices, and carrots, and topped with a spiced cream cheese icing that takes it over the top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups milk any kind—dairy or non-dairy works
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds optional, for added fiber and texture

Spiced Cream Cheese Icing

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp milk add more for a thinner consistency

Instructions
 

  • 1    Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8 or similar-sized baking dish.
  • 2    Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  • 3    In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • 4    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stir until combined, then fold in the shredded carrots, chopped pecans, and chia seeds if using.
  • 5    Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • 6    Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before icing.
  • 7    Make the cream cheese icing: Beat together all icing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • 8    Once the oatmeal has cooled slightly, spread the icing on top, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

 •    Grate your carrots finely for the best texture—they’ll blend right into the oats and add natural sweetness.     
•    Don’t skip the cooling time before adding the icing, or it will melt into the oatmeal (still delicious, just not as pretty!).     
•    Make it dairy-free by using almond milk and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.     
•    Meal prep it! Store slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold.