Wholesome breakfast combining spiced carrots, oats, and warming cinnamon for a satisfying start to your day.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 cups milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Vegetables & Fruit
13 - 1½ cups finely grated carrots, approximately 2 medium carrots
14 - ½ cup raisins
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with neutral oil or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and coconut. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until well incorporated.
04 - Add grated carrots and raisins to the wet mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Ensure no dry pockets remain.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
