What do you get when you combine the nourishing goodness of oats with the classic and timeless flavours of carrot cake? You get this delicious Carrot Cake Blended Baked Oats that's perfect for an easy morning breakfast or a healthy dessert.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Blended Baked Oats have become a massive hit (particularly on TikTok) as an easy and delicious breakfast or dessert because of its incredibly soft, moist and fluffy cake-like texture (which you get by blending the ingredients into a batter before baking). If you're like me and love trying new, fun ways of making oats (like overnight oats or no-bake oat bars), then you've got to give this recipe a try. Why is it so popular, you ask?
- Nutritious and nourishing - made with nourishing whole foods like eggs, bananas, carrots, and oats, you won't find artificial additives here. You can even add your favorite superfoods to make this even more nutritious!
- Easy and effortless prep - this recipe is incredibly simple and straightforward, making it great for cooks of all skill levels.
- Irresistibly tasty - prepare yourself - you're going to love just how soft, moist and fluffy these baked oats are.
- Bake in air fryer or oven - while this is often baked in an oven, these oats turn out beautifully when baked in an air fryer as well.
- Kid-friendly: children of all ages love the yummy taste and texture of these baked oats, making them a breakfast favourite even for the pickiest eaters.
- Easily adaptable to dietary needs - with a few simple substitutions, you can easily tailor this recipe to suit vegan or gluten-free diets.
- Satisfy the sweet tooth - if you have a love for sweet things, these baked oats offer a healthier alternative to traditional sugary treats like cakes, pies, brownies, and chocolate bars.
Ingredients
Please see recipe card below for exact quantities.
- Oats - opt for old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats, as steel cut oats won't work for this recipe.
- Baking powder - key to providing lift to our batter during baking, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.
- Milk - while I like using unsweetened almond milk, any choice of milk will work fine.
- Egg - essential for binding and rising our ingredients during baking, resulting in a moist and fluffy texture. For a vegan alternative, a flax egg can be used.
- Banana - similar to the egg, banana helps our ingredients bind and rise while adding moisture and sweetness. Make sure the banana is ripened - the browner and more spotted it is, the sweeter it will be.
- Maple syrup - for a touch of added sweetness. You can also use honey, agave nectar, or whatever sweetener you like.
- Vanilla extract - for a boost of delicious vanilla flavour.
- Ground cinnamon - for the warm and cozy comfort vibes.
- Pinch of salt - to help bring out all the flavours.
- Grated carrot - can't have carrot cake without grated carrot!
- Chopped pecans - you can use whatever nuts (or seeds if allergic) you like.
Instructions
STEP 1: Add ingredients #1-9 to blender.
STEP 2: Blend the ingredients for 30 seconds until it turns into a smooth, runny batter.
STEP 3: Grease an 8-ounce ramekin (or other similar-sized oven-safe dish) with cooking spray, then pour batter mixture into it.
STEP 4: Finely grate a carrot, then mix it into the batter along with chopped pecans. Sprinkle some more as toppings if you like.
STEP 5: Bake it in the air fryer (300°F for 12-15 min) or oven (350°F for 25-30 min).
STEP 6: Take it out and let it cool down for a few minutes. Drizzle a splash of maple syrup if you like, and enjoy!
NOTE: Should you find the oats to be undercooked, simply extend the baking time by an additional 1 to 2 minutes and then check again for doneness. As all ovens can vary, it may require some experimentation to determine the optimal baking time for you.
Equipment
Any blender or food processor will work great for blending the ingredients smoothly. Personally, I love using my Nutribullet for blending a consistently smooth, runny batter every time. When it comes to baking, these blended oats can be prepared using either an oven or an air fryer. My go-to air fryer is from Cosori - it not only bakes faster than an oven but also consistently delivers evenly cooked results. I also love using my compact countertop mini oven from Breville, which heats up super quickly and saves me the hassle of turning on my larger oven. For individual servings, I opt for an 8-ounce ramekin, perfectly sized for single portions of this recipe.
Use Oat Flour Instead
Instead of using a blender and whole oats each time, consider using oat flour as an alternative! This is a great option for people who either don't own a blender or food processor at home, or want to avoid the inconvenience of taking it out every time they make this recipe.
Oat flour can be found at most grocery stores or can be easily prepared by blending rolled oats into a fine powder using a blender. Personally, I find it helpful to keep a container of oat flour handy in the kitchen — it's super convenient to use for a variety of baking!
Then, simply mix the oat flour (⅓ cup) with the other ingredients using a whisk in a mixing bowl in order to create your batter. It's a big time-saver.
Meal Prep and Storage
You can store these blended baked oats in the fridge for up to five days, making them perfect for preparing in advance and enjoying throughout the week. While the recipe is designed for single servings, you can easily scale up by doubling or tripling the ingredient quantities to prepare multiple servings at once. For example, rather than using ramekins for individual servings, you can prepare a larger batch of batter and pour it into a large muffin tray or baking dish for convenient meal prep for the week ahead.
Toasty's Tips
- After baking, feel free to finish it off with your favourite toppings! I love adding a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a creamy add-on.
- You can also add in your choice of seeds and superfoods for a nutritional boost!
- Mix in 1-2 tablespoon of protein powder for some added protein - I've done this without needing to change any of the other ingredients, and it's turned out great every time.
- I recommend using these 8-ounce ramekins as they have an ideal height and diameter for baking this recipe. If you're using a larger baking dish, your batter will have a shallower depth which may affect the baking time so keep that in mind.
- To avoid taking out the blender every time you make this recipe, whisk your ingredients into a batter using oat flour instead!
FAQ
My baked oats seem undercooked. What do I do?
Keep in mind that all ovens and air fryers are different so cooking times may vary depending on your equipment. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle of the baked oats - if it comes out clean, it's done! If batter sticks to the toothpick, let it bake for another 1 to 2 minutes and then test again. Some people also enjoy their baked oats to be a little on the undercooked side, but it's totally up to you!
I'm vegan. Do I have to use the egg?
A "flax egg" is a great vegan substitute for regular eggs. In a small bowl, simply mix together 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, with 3 tablespoon of water. This will replace the moisture lost from one regular large egg.
I'm not a fan of banana. Can I use something else?
You bet! A great substitute for banana is applesauce - just add ¼ cup to replace the half banana! You may need to add a bit of extra sweetener to replace the sweetness lost from the ripened banana (especially if you opt to use unsweetened applesauce).
What if I don't have a blender?
If you don't have a blender, don't worry! You can buy oat flour instead. Check out the section above to read how!
Other Flavours to Try
Check out these other easy and delicious Blended Baked Oats flavours:
📖 Recipe
Carrot Cake Blended Baked Oats
Ingredients
Base batter
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ banana
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt - pinch
Mix-ins
- 1 small carrot - grated
- 1 tablespoon pecans - chopped
Instructions
- Add Base batter ingredients to blender, and blend for 30 seconds until it turns into a smooth, runny batter.
- Grease an 8-ounce ramekin (or other similar-sized oven-safe dish) with cooking spray, then pour batter mixture into it.
- Finely grate a carrot, then mix it into the batter along with chopped pecans. Sprinkle some more as toppings if you like.
- Bake it in the air fryer (300°F for 12-15 min) or oven (350°F for 25-30 min).
- Take it out and let it cool down for a few minutes. Drizzle a splash of maple syrup if you like, and enjoy!
Notes
- Video: Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Storage: You can store this in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealable container.
- If you find it undercooked, let it bake for an extra 1 to 2 minutes until it meets your desired level of doneness. Since every oven operates differently, it might take some trial and error to determine the right timing for you.
- After baking, feel free to finish it off with your favourite toppings! I love adding a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a creamy add-on.
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- Double or triple the quantities (using the slider above) to batch prep multiple servings at a time. Pour the batter into a muffin tray to create smaller serving sizes!
- Boost the protein by mixing in some protein powder. I like to use unflavoured so that it doesn't interfere with the other flavours. You can add 1-2 tablespoon to the batter without changing any other ingredients and it works great.
- I recommend using 8-ounce ramekins for optimal baking results—they offer the perfect height and diameter. If using a larger baking dish, note that the batter depth may be shallower, potentially affecting baking time.
- For convenience, skip the blender and whisk your ingredients into a batter using oat flour instead! This eliminates the need to haul out the blender for every batch.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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