This carrot cake baked oatmeal is studded with carrots, pineapple and walnuts and topped with a maple cream cheese glaze. Fancy enough to serve for Easter brunch, but healthy enough to make for weekly meal prep!
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Add all ingredients for the baked oatmeal in a large bowl and stir until combined.
Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check it around 45 minutes and if the top is getting too brown, cover with foil for the remaining time. The baked oatmeal will still be a little soft to the touch but should be cooked through and not jiggly in the middle.
While the oatmeal is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the whipped cream cheese, maple syrup, almond milk and vanilla in a small bowl.
Remove baked oatmeal from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to cool before serving. Drizzle some of the glaze over each portion when serving.
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Notes
Glaze is optional: If you want to keep this recipe vegan or dairy-free simply omit the glaze or use vegan cream cheese to make the glaze.
How to store: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
How to reheat: To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set oven (or toaster oven) to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.