Carrot Cake Baked Oats

35m
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 180°C fan.
  2. 2In a 9x6 baking dish, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. 3Add the oats, soy protein, mixed spice, cinnamon, baking powder, milk, grated carrot and raisins.
  4. 4Stir until everything is fully combined, then smooth the top and clean down the sides.
  5. 5Bake for about 35 minutes, until golden and set in the middle.
  6. 6Meanwhile, mix the yoghurt with a little honey and lemon juice to taste.
  7. 7Once the baked oats are out of the oven, let them cool for 5–10 minutes so the squares hold their shape.
  8. 8Spread over the yoghurt mixture and finish with the chopped walnuts.
  9. 9Slice into portions.
  10. 10Microwave for 1 minute to warm through or enjoy cold for more of an oat-bar vibe.
  11. 11Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 200 g rolled oats
  • 2 bananas
  • 60 g soy protein
  • 420 ml milk
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 70 g grated carrot
  • 40 g raisins
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 150 g thick yoghurt
  • honey
  • lemon juice
  • 30 g walnuts

Equipment

9x6 baking dishairtight container

Tips

  • Enjoy them hot or cold or anywhere in between.
  • They freeze fantastically too.
  • If you're using a different protein powder, you may need to adjust the liquid.