Healthy Carrot Baked Oatmeal (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten free if necessary)
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 3/4 cups almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
07 - 2 eggs
08 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 3/4 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1/2 cup raisins
12 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or other nut)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 casserole dish. Adjust cooking time if using a different size dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, stir together the almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
05 - Fold in the shredded carrots and half of the raisins and pecans.
06 - Pour the mixture into the greased dish, pressing down to ensure the oats are soaked. Sprinkle the remaining raisins and pecans on top, and press down lightly.
07 - Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

# Notes:

01 - Certified gluten-free rolled oats are recommended if a strict gluten-free diet is required.