Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake

Serves 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 cups skim milk (or alternative milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots (1 large carrot)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Yogurt frosting:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons light or fat-free cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar free, cheesecake flavored pudding mix

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish. 
  2. In the baking dish, whisk together applesauce and eggs. Add maple syrup, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. 
  3. Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and ground ginger. Mix until all are incorporated. 
  4. Fold in shredded carrots, raisins and pecans. 
  5. Bake for about 50-55 minutes, or until the top begins to turn golden brown. 
  6. For cream cheese topping: In a small bowl whisk together yogurt, cream cheese, and pudding mix.  Once baked oats are cool, top with yogurt frosting and slice into 6 equal-sized pieces.

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