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.
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 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!
Is This Oatmeal Gluten-Free?
This vegan Carrot Cake Oatmeal can be made gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats.
Fun fact: oats are naturally gluten-free, but are usually processed in facilities that also process products that contain gluten. Because of this, those who have celiac disease need to look for certified gluten-free oats, while other people who simply choose to be gluten-free can likely tolerate all oats.
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.
For more easy, healthy breakfast recipes that’s also gluten-free, try my Pineapple Coconut Tropical Smoothie or Quick Vegan Egg Bites with Chickpea Flour!
How to make this Carrot Cake Oatmeal:
Step 1: Add all ingredients into a pot over medium heat. Let mixture come to a low boil, then reduce heat to low to simmer.
Step 2: Let simmer for 5-10 minutes until desired creaminess, stirring consistently. Stirring consistently is the key to creamy oatmeal!
Step 3: Serve oatmeal with toppings of your choosing and enjoy!
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15-Minute Stovetop Carrot Cake Oatmeal (Vegan)
Equipment
- Medium pan
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
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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