This carrot cake oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast to energize you through the morning. It’s a classic dessert turned into a heart healthy breakfast. Plus, it’s quick, delicious, and too easy to make!
Carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts, so I had to make a healthy oatmeal version! Let me tell you, it tastes just like carrot cake! These oats are filled with healthy ingredients to energize you through the morning and make you feel great! Plus, it’s high in protein, vegetarian, and contains no refined sugars.
If you have carrots sitting in your fridge, this recipe is perfect for you! In addition, you can use regular carrots or baby carrots, and use as much as you prefer! I know what your thinking, carrots in oats how is that supposed to work!? I promise you can barely taste it, and if you love carrot cake then you will love these oats!
This carrot cake oatmeal is also great for rushed mornings because it only takes 10-15 minutes to make! You can also make these into overnight oats as well, and just pull it out of the fridge in the morning!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Ingredients & How It Benefits Us
Rolled Oats– You can’t have oatmeal without oats! I prefer rolled oats but you can also use steel cut oats (just remember it creates a different texture). Oats are also one of the healthiest grains we can consume and contains many B vitamins to help fuel energy.
Protein Powder– A great option to help replenish protein reserves and aide in muscle recovery. My favorite protein is Orgain, it’s filled with great ingredients and they have so many flavors! They also have whey and plant based options as well!
Chia Seeds– These are extremely nutritious and loaded with antioxidants. They contain many important bone nutrients including calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. They also contain a good amount of protein and healthy fats. Plus, they add an amazing texture to the oats!
Carrots– What’s the point of carrot cake oatmeal without carrots?! They are also rich in vitamin A, which promotes healthy vision.
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, & Ginger– Spices that add amazing taste to the oatmeal, and are rich in antioxidants.
Greek Yogurt– It’s high in protein and calcium and provides a complete source of essential amino acids. It also acts as a frosting for the oats!
Raisins– Completely optional but pairs great with carrot cake oats! They are also a good source of fiber which can aid digestion.
Crushed Pecans– Optional but adds more flavor to this oatmeal! They are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Honey– What’s a bowl of oatmeal without a drizzle of honey on top! Plus, honey contains antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Suggestions & Substitutions
- You can use steel cut oats instead of rolled oats (just remember it creates a different texture).
- Protein powder is completely optional but it adds extra protein to your breakfast!
- Instead of chia seeds you can use flax or hemp seeds.
- You can use baby carrots or regular.
- For the greek yogurt, you can use vanilla or plain (if you use plain I recommend adding honey).
- The raisins and pecans are optional but you can also add dried cranberries, almonds, or walnuts.
- Feel free to add any nut butter on top as well!
Other Oat Recipes You Need To Try
- Protein Oatmeal
- Easy High Protein Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Healthiest Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Brownie Batter Energy Balls
- Superfood Energy Balls
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Description
Carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts, so I had to make a healthy oatmeal version! Let me tell you, it tastes just like carrot cake! These oats are filled with healthy ingredients to energize you through the morning and make you feel great! Plus, it’s high in protein, vegetarian, and contains no refined sugars.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- Add oats, protein powder, chia seeds, carrots, and spices.
- Stir until desired texture forms.
- Pour into a bowl then add greek yogurt, pecans, raisins, cinnamon, and drizzle honey.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- You can use steel cut oats instead of rolled oats (just remember it creates a different texture).
- Protein powder is completely optional but it adds extra protein to your breakfast!
- Instead of chia seeds you can use flax or hemp seeds.
- You can use baby carrots or regular.
- For the greek yogurt, you can use vanilla or plain (if you use plain I recommend adding honey).
- The raisins and pecans are optional but you can also add dried cranberries, almonds, or walnuts.
- Feel free to add any nut butter on top as well!
