This dessert-for-breakfast baked carrot cake oatmeal is seasoned with aromatic ginger, cinnamon and nutmegjust like the classic dessert.

A dollop of vanilla yogurt stands in for traditional cream cheese frosting.

Want a dairy-free alternative?

the ingredients to make the Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Substitute the milk with oat milk or almond milk, and choose dairy-free yogurt for topping.

Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

Sprinkle oats, raisins, carrots, coconut and pecans evenly over the milk mixture.

a step in making the Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Stir until well coated.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Dollop each serving with about 1 tablespoon yogurt.

a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Cut into individual portions and reheat as needed.

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a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell