Looking for a quick vegan breakfast recipe? This healthy carrot cake oatmeal comes together in just 15 minutes on the stovetop. Made with rolled oats, plant-based milk, grated carrot, warming spices, and more, you can also add your favorite toppings to customize your breakfast! Perfect for when you’re craving a warming, nourishing breakfast that tastes like cake.

White bowl on parchment paper with oatmeal, grated carrot, walnuts on top with a dollop of yogurt on top and a spoon in the oatmeal.
A healthy breakfast that tastes like cake? Yes please!

Jeanna’s 5-star review ⭐️: “I love how much spices are in this. Very good and quick! Especially because I already had extra carrots grated ahead of time. Thank you. ☺️ “

My mom is famous among our family and friends for her carrot cake-It’s a family recipe that’s better than any carrot cake you could buy at a bakery. I used the flavors of her carrot cake as my inspiration, because who doesn’t want to feel like they’re eating a healthy version of cake for breakfast? I know this Registered Dietitian does!

The carrots add some natural sweetness to the stovetop oatmeal and texture, while the spices add all the traditional flavors of carrot cake.

The best part? It’s such an easy, healthy plant-based breakfast recipe to make! This carrot cake oatmeal takes less than 15-minutes to whip up, which is perfect for those busy mornings!

I’ve added chopped nuts, coconut flakes and an extra sprinkle of grated carrot to top this carrot cake oatmeal, but raisins, walnuts, or a dollop of my Lemon Coconut Chia Pudding, for extra springy flavors, would also be delicious!

White bowl on parchment paper with oatmeal, grated carrot, walnuts on top with a spoon to the side and a dollop og yogurt on top.
Delicious with a dollop of yogurt!

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Can This Oatmeal Be Made Ahead of Time?

Feel free to make this recipe into overnight oats by combining all ingredients into a jar the night before, shaking together, and letting sit in the fridge overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.

Oatmeal in a white bowl with shaved carrots, walnuts and maple syrup being poured on top.

Dessert for Breakfast? Yes please!

Pot with dried oats, grated carrot, flax, cinnamon, maple syrup, soy milk and vanilla.
Throw the ingredients in a pan!
Pot with oatmeal cooking.
Simmer all that spiced goodness together!
Pot with oatmeal cooking with carrot and a wooden spoon stirring it.
Enjoy!
White bowl on parchment paper with oatmeal, grated carrot, walnuts on top with a dollop of yogurt on top and a spoon in the oatmeal.
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15-Minute Stovetop Carrot Cake Oatmeal (Vegan)

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD
Looking for a quick vegan breakfast recipe? This healthy carrot cake oatmeal comes together in just 15 minutes on the stovetop. Made with rolled oats, plant-based milk, grated carrot, warming spices, and more, you can also add your favorite toppings to customize your breakfast! Perfect for when you’re craving a warming, nourishing breakfast that tastes like cake.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups plant-based milk
  • 1 cup grated carrot, about 2 medium carrots
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried ginger
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional toppings

  • walnuts
  • extra grated carrot
  • coconut flakes
  • plant-based yogurt

Equipment

  • Medium pan

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a pot over medium heat. Let mixture come to a low boil, then reduce heat to low to simmer.
  • Let simmer for 5-10 minutes until desired creaminess, stirring consistently.
  • Serve oatmeal with toppings of your choosing and enjoy!
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