Vegan Carrot Cake Oatmeal - Breakfast Porridge Recipe (2024)

With this simple Carrot Cake Oatmeal recipe you can enjoy the taste of a carrot cake for breakfast – Carrot Porridge is a healthy and delicious variation of the popular dessert that’s super easy to make!

The Best Carrot Cake Oatmeal Recipe

Imagine if you could enjoy the delicious taste of a moist vegan carrot cake for breakfast – now you can with this irresistible recipe for Carrot Cake Oatmeal! This healthy and nutritious version of the popular dessert will take your breakfast experience to the next level.

What is Carrot Cake Oatmeal?

Carrot cake oatmeal (or carrot cake porridge) is a delicious combination of tender rolled oats, freshly grated carrots, warm spices and sweet raisins. It combines the flavor of a traditional carrot cake with the health benefits of oatmeal. This dish is rich in fiber, protein and vitamins, making it a perfect choice for a balanced breakfast.

Why should you try Carrot Cake Porridge?

• Healthy and nutritious: Oatmeal is known for its health benefits, while carrots are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
• Sweet and filling: The sweetness of the raisins and the flavor of the spices make this dish a real treat.
• Easy to make: My recipe is quick and straightforward, perfect for busy mornings when you’re short on time.

Ingredients for the recipe

This vegan porridge is super simple, quick to prepare and only requires a few plant-based ingredients. You only need 3 basic ingredients for the porridge and you can let your creativity run wild with the toppings and refine the porridge with numerous optional ingredients.

For the Porridge

• Rolled Oats: For a gluten-free version, make sure that the package of rolled oats is labeled gluten-free. Alternatively, you can also use other cereals such as spelt, wheat, wholemeal, millet or quinoa.
• Carrots: If you want to modify the recipe, you can also use other grated vegetables or fruit such as pumpkin, zucchini or apple.
• Dairy-free milk: you can use any type you like, such as almond, oat, soy, rice, cashew or coconut milk.
• Agave syrup: you can also use maple syrup, date syrup or sugar instead, depending on your taste and preference.
• Spices: cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg and a pinch of salt are needed for the classic carrot cake flavor.

Toppings (as desired)

• Chopped nuts: e.g. hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans or shredded coconut.
• Raisins: or other dried fruit.
• Fresh fruit: e.g. apple, banana and pomegranate seeds.
• Vegan Marzipan Carrots

How to make Carrot Cake Oatmeal

As always, I recommend watching these step-by-step instructions and the recipe video first. You can then find the full recipe with the exact quantities in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Cook the porridge.

First peel and finely grate the carrots. Next, bring the plant milk to the boil in a pan. Stir in the rolled oats and grated carrots and simmer over a low heat for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture has thickened.

Step 2: Season the porridge and leave to swell.

Then stir in the agave syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Cover the pan with a lid, remove from the heat and leave to soak for 3-5 minutes.

Step 3: Serve and serve!

Finally, serve the carrot cake oatmeal in a bowl and garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, raisins or other toppings and enjoy!

Can you make porridge in the microwave, oven or without cooking?

Yes, you can also prepare vegan Carrot Cake Oatmeal in various other ways if you don’t have time to cook or prefer a different preparation method:

1. Microwave:

• Mix all the ingredients for the Carrot Cake Porridge in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30 second intervals until the oats are soft.
• Make sure to stir the mixture in between so that everything is heated evenly.

2. Oven:

• For a crispier texture, you can bake the Carrot Cake Oatmeal in the oven as I did with my Baked Oats recipe.
• Fill the mixture into an ovenproof dish and bake until the surface is golden brown and slightly crispy.
• This method takes a little more time than cooking on the stove or in the microwave, but provides a different flavor and texture component.

3. Without cooking:

• You can also make overnight oats by mixing all the ingredients and letting them soak overnight in the fridge.
• The next morning, your no-cook Carrot Cake Oatmeal is ready to enjoy and has a cooler, refreshing flavor.

The preparation method depends on your preferences and the time available. Feel free to experiment with different preparation methods to find out which one you like best. Enjoy your meal!

How can I store leftover oatmeal?

The porridge can be stored in an airtight container or sealable jar in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can either enjoy the oatmeal cold or simply reheat it briefly in the microwave or with a dash of plant milk in a saucepan while stirring.

Recipe Variations and Topping ideas

There are various recipe variations and topping ideas when making carrot porridge. Here are some suggestions that can add an interesting flavor and texture to provide variety:

Carrot Oatmeal Variations

• Classic Carrot Cake Porridge: Mix grated carrots, rolled oats, cinnamon, raisins and almonds and cook with milk.
• Spiced Carrot Cake Oatmeal: Add ginger, nutmeg and cloves for a spicy note.
• Nutty Carrot Cake Oatmeal: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy bite.

Topping ideas

• Cream cheese topping: Spread a layer of creamy cream cheese with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup over the oatmeal.
• Toasted coconut chips: Crispy toasted coconut chips as a topping for an exotic touch.
• Maple-cinnamon sauce: Pour a mixture of maple syrup and cinnamon over the oatmeal for extra sweetness.
• Fresh fruit: Use fresh berries, banana slices or apples as a fruity topping.

This Vegan Carrot Cake Porridge recipe is:

• Healthy and delicious!
• Plant-based
• With fruit and vegetables
• Versatile
• Nutritious
• Satisfying
• Quick and easy to make
• Tastes like carrot cake
• Gluten-free possible
• Perfect for breakfast, as a dessert or snack

More Quick and Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipes to try

• The Best Vegan Pancakes
• PancakeCereal
• Crêpes
• Waffles
• Baked Oats
• Bircher Muesli
• Apple Carrot Muffins
• Granola
• Millet Porridge
• Scrambled Pancakes
• Banana Pancake Bites
• Semolina Pudding
• Chocolate Pancakes
• Chocolate Granola
• Banana Bread

Recipe Video

I hope you are as excited about this vegan Carrot Cake Oatmeal recipe as I am! If you try it, please leave me a comment and a star rating! And if you take a photo of your carrot porridge and share it on Instagram or Facebook, please tag me @biancazapatka and use the hashtag #biancazapatka because I’d love to see your results! Have fun trying it out and bon appétit! 🙂

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