Description
A delicious and nutritious breakfast casserole made with pumpkin, carrots, and oats, perfect for a cozy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, grated carrots, rolled oats, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for added crunch.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the oats are set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the mixture!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg