Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Step 2

Grate fresh carrots using a box grater to yield 1 cup of shredded carrots.

Step 3

Mash the bananas with a fork in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 5

Add in the milk, followed by the carrots.

Step 6

Add in the oats and raisins.

Step 7

Spray a baking dish (I use an 8.5" x 11" casserole dish) with cooking spray.

Step 8

Pour the oat mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 35 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 10

To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and milk in a small bowl.

Step 11

Add the mixture to a small plastic baggie and snip the end, to create a piping bag.

Step 12

Once the oats have cooled, pipe the frosting onto the top of the baked oatmeal.