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Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal with Apple and Carrot

This morning glory baked oatmeal combines the familiar flavors of carrot cake and apple muffins in a make-ahead breakfast. The texture is tender rather than dry, and every square contains sweet fruit, cinnamon and crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats;
  • 1 tsp baking powder;
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon;
  • ¼ tsp salt;
  • 1 large carrot finely grated;
  • 1 apple grated;
  • ⅓ cup raisins;
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts;
  • 2 eggs;
  • 1½ cups milk;
  • ¼ cup maple syrup;
  • 2 tbsp melted butter;
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls, measuring cups, suitable baking or cooking pan

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Step 3: Fold in grated carrot, grated apple, raisins and walnuts.
  4. Step 4: Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla separately.
  5. Step 5: Pour wet mixture over oats, stir and spread evenly in the dish.
  6. Step 6: Bake 32–38 minutes until set at the center; cool 10 minutes and slice.

Notes

Use rolled oats, not instant oats, for the best sliceable texture.; Grate apple with its skin for less prep.; Let the baked oatmeal rest before slicing so it holds together.