Published 3/17/2024 So dang delicious and nutritious, this baked oatmeal recipe has that classic carrot cake overnight oats flavor and baked oatmeal taste, all from using fresh carrots and steel-cut oats. These carrot cake oatmeal cups are such a great recipe for an easy breakfast every day of the week. I absolutely love ’em because they’re super easy to prepare, use nourishing whole foods, and make meal prep a breeze. Just make your batter, transfer to a muffin tin, and bake for 20 minutes. That’s all, my friends!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cups – What You Need
Carrot: Shredded carrots are the star ingredient in this recipe. Not only do they add that classic carrot cake flavor, but they also provide a boost of nutrition. Old-fashioned rolled oats: Also known as steel-cut oats, these oats add a hearty texture to the oatmeal cups. They also provide fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. Unsweetened applesauce: This acts as a binder and adds natural sweetness to the oatmeal cups. Maple syrup: A natural sweetener for the oatmeal cups, providing a touch of sweetness without using refined sugar. Almond milk: We used almond milk as a dairy-free option, but any type of milk can be used. Coconut oil: There’s no butter in this recipe! Instead, coconut oil adds healthy fats and moisture. Muffin tin & liners: You’ll need these things to make your oatmeal cups! If you don’t have liners, make sure you heavily grease your muffin pan.
Easy Ingredient Swaps & Additions
To keep this meal prep recipe fresh and exciting, we recommend swapping ingredients or adding whatever mix-ins you find appetizing. For example, you can use instant oats instead of rolled oats. The texture will just be a bit different, but it’ll still taste delicious. If you prefer your oatmeal cups sweeter, add more maple syrup. It’ll make them more of a dessert than a breakfast cup! Not a fan of golden raisins? Regular raisins will work just fine. Additional mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips would add a tasty element to the oatmeal cups.
How to Store & Freeze
These Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cups can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Mix and match your oatmeal cups by making a batch of different flavors. Try adding different fruits, nuts, or spices to each cup for variety. Make a big batch of these oatmeal cups on the weekend for an effortless and delicious breakfast all week long. Simply heat them up in the microwave for a quick and nutritious meal. They can also be frozen for longer storage. Simply thaw them out before reheating. To reheat, pop them in the microwave or toaster oven until heated through.
What to Serve with Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cups
Want to add more tasty elements to your breakfast? Throw in something savory with our Bacon Egg Cups, Sweet Potato Hash Browns, or Breakfast Tacos! We also highly recommend beverages like this Coffee Protein Shake for a boost of caffeine and protein or this Banana Matcha Smoothie for a refreshing and antioxidant-rich drink.
