Carrot Cake Oats
A cozy, nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert! These carrot cake oats are loaded with grated carrot, warming spices, and healthy toppings for a balanced and energizing start to your day.
Ingredients
- - 1/2 cup rolled oats
- - 1 cup plant-based milk almond, oat, or soy
- - 1/2 cup grated carrot
- - 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- - 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- - Pinch of salt
- - 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice optional
- - Optional toppings: chopped walnuts shredded coconut, raisins, dairy-free yogurt, nut butter
Instructions
- Cook the Oats
- In a small saucepan, combine oats, plant milk, grated carrot, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are soft and creamy.
- Sweeten and Adjust
- Stir in maple syrup or sweetener to taste.
- Serve
- Transfer to a bowl and top with walnuts, coconut, raisins, yogurt, or nut butter as desired.
- prep_time: PT5M
- cook_time: PT7M
- total_time: PT12M
- servings: 1
Notes
nutrition:
calories: ~300
carbohydrates: ~40g
protein: ~7g
fat: ~12g
fiber: ~8g
sugar: ~10g notes:
- Great as overnight oats too—just mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
- Use steel-cut oats for a heartier texture (adjust cooking time).
- Boost protein with a scoop of plant-based protein powder.
calories: ~300
carbohydrates: ~40g
protein: ~7g
fat: ~12g
fiber: ~8g
sugar: ~10g notes:
- Great as overnight oats too—just mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
- Use steel-cut oats for a heartier texture (adjust cooking time).
- Boost protein with a scoop of plant-based protein powder.