Vegan Baked ORANGE CARROT CAKE OATMEAL

+GF +SF

This just may be the best oatmeal I have ever made! It’s just like eating carrot cake for breakfast, but without any of the guilt. —KH

SERVES 6

2 cups (160 g) GF rolled oats

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp salt

1½ cups (355 ml) nondairy milk

1 cup (145 g) finely shredded carrot

½ cup (120 ml) agave nectar or maple syrup

2 tbsp (14 g) ground flaxseed mixed with 4 tbsp (60 ml) warm water

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp orange zest

3 (6-oz [170-g]) containers nondairy yogurt

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Sprinkle of chopped walnuts

Drizzle of maple syrup

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Oil a medium casserole dish or line with parchment paper to make it oil-free.

Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Next, add the wet ingredients to a small mixing bowl and combine well. Finally, add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix well.

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole pan and smooth it out with a spatula. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. It will be wetter than a regular cake, but as long as it’s as thick as bread pudding, it’s good to go.

Top each serving with half a small container of nondairy yogurt to serve as your icing.

You can also sprinkle chopped walnuts and drizzle on a little maple syrup to make the most impressive breakfast you’ve ever served your family!