Ground flaxseeds replace eggs by forming gel bonds with liquid—ancient Egyptians discovered this binding trick 4,000 years ago.
Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Dive into our delightful Carrot Cake Baked Oats, where wholesome meets heavenly! Infused with grated carrots, warm cinnamon, and a hint of maple syrup, this dish offers a scrumptious twist on breakfast that feels like a treat. Perfect for meal prep, these oats bring the joy of carrot cake to your morning routine without the guilt!
Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This Scandinavian-American hybrid emerged when Nordic wellness fanatics discovered American carrot cake in the 1980s and thought 'bloody hell, we can fix this mess'—they stripped out the butter, sugar, and cream cheese frosting, then rebuilt it with rolled oats and Skyr, creating what's essentially Viking breakfast disguised as dessert that won't send you into a diabetic coma.
Regional Twist
In Copenhagen's Nørrebro district, they swap the standard rolled oats for steel-cut Danish oats and double the grated ginger, creating a chewier texture that proper Danes insist tastes like their grandmother's morning porridge had a rebellious phase.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 160 g applesauce
- 1 handful chopped walnuts
- 50 g dried dates
- 1 grated carrot
- 2 medium grated carrots
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground flaxseeds
- ½ lemon lemon zest
- 1 orange orange
- 550 ml plant milk
- 250 g rolled oats
- 250 g skyr or coconut yogurt
- 50 g walnuts
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- baking powder (to taste)
- cinnamon (to taste)
- cinnamon powder (to taste)
- grated ginger (to taste)
- maple syrup (to taste)
- nutmeg (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- vanilla (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
- 2
For the topping, mix Skyr with some vanilla and maple syrup, then refrigerate.
- 3
Chop the dates and bring them to a boil in the plant milk, let steep for 10 minutes, then puree. Alternatively, use 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup instead of dates for a quicker method.
- 4
Combine all remaining ingredients with the prepared 'date milk' in a baking dish, mix well, and smooth the top.
- 5
Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
- 6
Spread Skyr over the baked oats and add the remaining toppings.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Steep chopped dates in hot plant milk for exactly 10 minutes to achieve optimal pectin extraction, which creates natural binding and sweetness equivalent to 60-80g sugar while maintaining moisture.technique10 minutes steeping
- ✓Grate carrots on the finest setting and let them sit for 5 minutes with a pinch of salt to draw out excess moisture, preventing soggy texture that occurs when vegetables release 15-20% water content during baking.ingredient15-20% water release
- ✓Mix ground flaxseeds with 3 tablespoons warm water and let gel for 5 minutes before adding to create mucilage that acts as an egg replacer, providing structural binding equivalent to 1 large egg.timing5 minutes gel time
- ✓Bake at exactly 180°C for 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 88-90°C, as oats need this temperature to fully gelatinize starches and achieve firm, sliceable texture without overbaking.technique88-90°C internal temp
- ✓Cool completely for 2-3 hours before adding Skyr topping because residual heat above 40°C will cause the dairy to separate and create a watery layer instead of creamy coverage.timing40°C threshold
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Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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Ground flaxseeds replace eggs by forming gel bonds with liquid—ancient Egyptians discovered this binding trick 4,000 years ago.
Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Dive into our delightful Carrot Cake Baked Oats, where wholesome meets heavenly! Infused with grated carrots, warm cinnamon, and a hint of maple syrup, this dish offers a scrumptious twist on breakfast that feels like a treat. Perfect for meal prep, these oats bring the joy of carrot cake to your morning routine without the guilt!
The Story
This Scandinavian-American hybrid emerged when Nordic wellness fanatics discovered American carrot cake in the 1980s and thought 'bloody hell, we can fix this mess'—they stripped out the butter, sugar, and cream cheese frosting, then rebuilt it with rolled oats and Skyr, creating what's essentially Viking breakfast disguised as dessert that won't send you into a diabetic coma.
Regional Twist
In Copenhagen's Nørrebro district, they swap the standard rolled oats for steel-cut Danish oats and double the grated ginger, creating a chewier texture that proper Danes insist tastes like their grandmother's morning porridge had a rebellious phase.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 160 g applesauce
- 1 handful chopped walnuts
- 50 g dried dates
- 1 grated carrot
- 2 medium grated carrots
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground flaxseeds
- ½ lemon lemon zest
- 1 orange orange
- 550 ml plant milk
- 250 g rolled oats
- 250 g skyr or coconut yogurt
- 50 g walnuts
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- baking powder (to taste)
- cinnamon (to taste)
- cinnamon powder (to taste)
- grated ginger (to taste)
- maple syrup (to taste)
- nutmeg (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- vanilla (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
- 2
For the topping, mix Skyr with some vanilla and maple syrup, then refrigerate.
- 3
Chop the dates and bring them to a boil in the plant milk, let steep for 10 minutes, then puree. Alternatively, use 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup instead of dates for a quicker method.
- 4
Combine all remaining ingredients with the prepared 'date milk' in a baking dish, mix well, and smooth the top.
- 5
Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
- 6
Spread Skyr over the baked oats and add the remaining toppings.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Steep chopped dates in hot plant milk for exactly 10 minutes to achieve optimal pectin extraction, which creates natural binding and sweetness equivalent to 60-80g sugar while maintaining moisture.technique10 minutes steeping
- ✓Grate carrots on the finest setting and let them sit for 5 minutes with a pinch of salt to draw out excess moisture, preventing soggy texture that occurs when vegetables release 15-20% water content during baking.ingredient15-20% water release
- ✓Mix ground flaxseeds with 3 tablespoons warm water and let gel for 5 minutes before adding to create mucilage that acts as an egg replacer, providing structural binding equivalent to 1 large egg.timing5 minutes gel time
- ✓Bake at exactly 180°C for 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 88-90°C, as oats need this temperature to fully gelatinize starches and achieve firm, sliceable texture without overbaking.technique88-90°C internal temp
- ✓Cool completely for 2-3 hours before adding Skyr topping because residual heat above 40°C will cause the dairy to separate and create a watery layer instead of creamy coverage.timing40°C threshold