A hearty apple, carrot and raisin baked oatmeal that will warm you up and keep you filled all morning. Drizzle with maple syrup and add a splash of milk before serving.
The weather in the mitten state has been crazy bitter cold. It’s SO cold that Thursday and Friday of last week into this past Monday the school district thought that kids should just stay home. What? I do NOT remember staying home as a kid “due to inclement weather temperatures”. What the what? Snow days for sure… but it’s-too-cold-days? I don’t think so.
Not that I’m complaining. I really didn’t mind sleeping in until 8, staying in my pj’s, which let’s face it are also my “work” clothes. The whole not having to wake up at 6:30 am and go out in the negative temps to drive my daughter down to the bus stop was SO totally fine by me. Oh and heyyyy I also made us baked oatmeal.
As I’m sure you understand, I couldn’t get away with only serving peanut butter toast those 3 too-cold-for-school days and so I thought I’d make them a fruit and veggie loaded baked oatmeal. I know! Carrots in oatmeal?? Think carrot cake and it all makes sense.
So yeah… baked oatmeal… again. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts of all breakfasts. One pan is filled with the oatmeal-y goods and then gets shoved into the oven for a half hour. Scoop, splash with more milk and top with allthethings your heart desires. In this instance it’s toasted coconut and pecans. Yeah, baby!
Wash up a shiny apple. I’m using a honeycrisp because it’s one of my favorites but use any firm apple you like.
Quarter…
Remove the core…
Slice into strips…
…and dice small. In the end I personally like the apples to still have some firm texture but not crunchy. So dice yours up smaller and check on the baked oatmeal at the 25 minute mark.
Next grate up one medium carrot. I don’t even peel it… just scrub and grate (and watch your fingertips!).
Throw 2 cups of old fashioned oats. Quick outs will turn into mush… so old fashioned oats is the way!
To that add two tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ginger.
Then a 1/4 teaspoon of grated fresh nutmeg and kosher salt.
Stir that all around to bust up the brown sugar.
Throw in all those fun add-ins like raisins, the grated carrots and diced apples.
Toss it all together. So pretty. So colorful. It just screams THIS IS GOOD FOR YOU!
Pour in two tablespoons of melted coconut oil…
Measure and add in 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Pour in 2 and 3/4 cups whole milk.
Spread the fruit and oats out so it’s just above the milks surface and slide it into a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
In the meantime toast up 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut in a small skillet over medium heat or until golden and fragrant.
And chop up 1/3 cup pecans.
Once baked and smelling glorious it’s time to dish it up! Scoop oatmeal into small bowls, top with a splash of milk and the toasted coconut and chopped pecans. I also added more brown sugar in my bowl because I’m a total sucker for lots of brown sugar in AND on my oatmeal.
The apple, carrot and raisin combo adds a touch of sweetness without being overly sweet. My eldest daughter “claims” she doesn’t like oatmeal… but of course IMSOMEAN because I made her try a bite of my bowl of raisin baked oatmeal and she admitted that it was pretty darn good. Take that kid!
Raisin baked oatmeal is the absolute BEST snowy day breakfast ever!
Enjoy! And if you give this Raisin Baked Oatmeal recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
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Apple, Carrot + Raisin Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 medium apple, honeycrisp, braeburn, cortland diced
- 1 medium carrot, scrubbed and grated
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups milk, of choice, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, I use Bob's Red Mill
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In an 8x11 oven-safe baking dish add oatmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Stir breaking up the brown sugar before adding the apple, carrots and raisins. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the coconut oil, vanilla and milk. Stir and slide into preheated oven until oatmeal is set. Apples should still be firm, but not crunchy.
- In the meantime, add 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes into a skillet. Heat over medium at toast until golden, stirring often.
- Serve spoonfuls of baked oatmeal into bowls, top with a splash of milk, an additional sprinkle of brown sugar if desired and the toasted coconut and pecans.
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This looks to die for! I am definitely going to make it this weekend! Your recipes are always a winner in my home!
I’m so glad!! Thanks Jamie! ❤️
About how much time would you think this would stay in the preheated oven before the “oatmeal is set?”
Thanks!
Ah! Good catch Jeff! It’s about 30-35 minutes. Enjoy
Yum! Thanks for sharing! This looks perfect for a chilly morning. Have a great weekend!
OMG!!! This looks soooo amazing. Your amazing. I’m going to make this for breakfast tomorrow.
Oh my gosh you are the nicest! Thank you Araceli!
Looks delish! Can’t wait to make! What could I use as a substitute for the coconut oil?
Hi Leisha, yes! you could use melted butter. Enjoy!
The recipe states 2 cups whole milk but in the picture directions is states 2 3/4 cups whole milk. Which one should it be?
Ah! Good catch Danielle! It’s 2-3/4 cup… sorry for the confusion!
Can this be refrigerated and reheated? Thinking with a splash of milk and I could have oatmeal for the week
I don’t see why not Jess… go for it! Enjoy!
This looks great! do you have a recommendation for the best milk substitute if I can’t do milk? How about almond milk? Thank you!
Hi Gayle! I’m a big fan of Califia Farms coconut almond milk and use that instead of regular milk in my morning oatmeal all the time. So I think it’s safe to say yes!