Best 12 Carrot Cake Oatmeal Recipes

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Carrot cake oatmeal is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the flavors of classic carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oatmeal. This satisfying dish is packed with grated carrots, raisins, walnuts, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, all of which come together to create a warm and inviting flavor profile. The addition of maple syrup and vanilla extract adds a touch of sweetness and depth, while the creamy texture of oats provides a filling and satisfying base. Whether you're looking for a healthy start to your day or a comforting treat, carrot cake oatmeal is sure to hit the spot.

This article offers a collection of carrot cake oatmeal recipes, each with its own unique twist on the classic dish. From a basic recipe for busy mornings to variations with added ingredients like protein powder, chia seeds, and even a vegan version, there's a recipe here to suit every taste and dietary preference. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes make it easy to enjoy this delicious and nutritious breakfast at home. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavors of carrot cake oatmeal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL



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Full of fiber and delicious flavor. A great way to start the day, or a hearty dessert!

Provided by monsterclowngirl

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup shredded carrot
½ cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a heavy, large saucepan, and stir in the oats. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook oats until they begin to thicken, about 10 minutes; mix in the apple, carrot, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Let the oats simmer until tender, about 20 more minutes.
  • While the oats are simmering, melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and stir in the pecans. Toast the nuts until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 5 minutes, then sprinkle with brown sugar and stir until sugar has melted and coated the pecans.
  • Serve in bowls, each topped with about 2 tablespoons of the pecan mixture and a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 67.1 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL COOKIES



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Cake-like carrot cake oatmeal cookies with a sweet and fresh taste. Drizzle with melted white or cream cheese store-bought or homemade icing if desired.

Provided by jennifer_dupree

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup melted butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • Place butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and egg in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add carrots, water, and orange zest; mix until fully blended. Add oats, flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; mix for 1 minute more.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 75.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL



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This warm breakfast cereal made in the slow cooker is a great way to get your veggies in the morning and keep a healthy diet! For extra crunch, I garnish individual servings with ground walnuts or pecans.-Debbie Kain, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 cups water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Brown sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until oats are tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with brown sugar if desired.Pressure-cooker method: In a 6-quart electric pressure cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first 7 ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. If desired, sprinkle with brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT CAKE-OATMEAL COOKIES



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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2009! Mmm! Bite into cookies that remind you of eating carrot cake smothered in cream cheese frosting. They're made easily from a cookie mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until stiff dough forms.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, the vanilla and powdered sugar with spoon until smooth. Spread frosting over cookies. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS



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A new spin on an old tradition, these moist, delicious Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars start with Duncan Hines Classic Carrot Decadent Cake Mix and transforms into an ingredient-rich treat packed with oatmeal, coconut, carrots and raisins. Different. Decadent. Dare you!

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box duncan hines classic carrot decadent cake mix
1 c hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins) in the box
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c light corn syrup
2 c quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c coconut (optional)
1/2 c nuts (optional)
3 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water
  • 2. In small sauce pan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup and butter on medium. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat
  • 3. To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins(are in the box), coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended
  • 4. Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed
  • 5. Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan
  • 6. Bake for 30-35mins.
  • 7. Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • 8. Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: carrot, rolled oats, raisin, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, honey, raw almonds, 2% greek yogurt

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup carrot, from 1 small, peeled carrot
⅓ cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon raisin
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, divided
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
10 raw almonds, chopped, men: 20 almonds
½ cup 2% greek yogurt, plain, for garnish

Steps:

  • Stir together rolled oats, grated carrot, raisins, and ½ of the almond milk.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge overnight. (If you're following the Clean Eating Challenge, you already did this!)
  • Combine the carrot-oat mixture, the remaining ½ of the almond milk, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon in a small pot over medium heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and the oats are cooked, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, with almonds and Greek yogurt on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 31 grams

PRESSURE-COOKER CARROT CAKE OATMEAL



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This warm breakfast cereal made in the pressure cooker is a great way to add some veggies in the morning and keep a healthy diet! For extra crunch, I garnish individual servings with ground walnuts or pecans.-Debbie Kain, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 cups water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Brown sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first 7 ingredients. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 10 minutes. When finished cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. If desired, sprinkle with brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS



Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 to 22 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Duncan Hines® Decadent Carrot Cake
1 cup Hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins)
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup butter
2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup coconut (optional)
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
  • In small sauce pan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup and butter on medium. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins, coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended.
  • Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed.
  • Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

CARROT CAKE-OATMEAL COOKIES



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Blogger Cheri Liefeld of Adventures in the Kitchen shares a recipe for "healthified" carrot cake-oatmeal cookies.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup fat-free egg product
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1 tablespoon light butter with canola oil, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until stiff dough forms.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients, except nuts, with spoon until smooth. Spread frosting over cookies. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A healthy alternative to carrot cake? One, moreover, that you can eat for BREAKFAST? Impossible, right? No! This recipe, from Sheila on livewell360, has become one of my favorite healthy yet decadent breakfast or dessert recipes. I like to add golden raisins.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute)
1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt
1/2 medium banana, sliced into thin pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Best. Vanilla. Ever.)
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract (Best. Vanilla. Ever.)
1 teaspoon stevia
1/8 teaspoon stevia
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon wheat germ
2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt (I use Fage)
1 tablespoon mascarpone (you could use fat free or low-fat) or 1 tablespoon cream cheese (you could use fat free or low-fat)
1/4 ounce walnut pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • In a medium size pan, heat the grated carrot, oats, milk, water, and salt over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer, approximately 5-6 minutes, stir in the sliced banana. Continue to stir, almost whipping, until the banana breaks down and the mixture thickens and becomes creamy, about another 5-6 minutes. The fresh carrot gives off quite a bit of water, so this recipe takes a little longer to thicken up. As I have mentioned in many of my oatmeal recipes, I really like utilizing the banana because it adds so much volume to the oats.
  • In a separate small-size bowl, add the greek yogurt, 1/8 tsp of stevia, and 1/8 tsp vanilla and whip together using a hand mixer on medium-low speed. Set aside.
  • Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract, wheat germ, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and stevia, to the oatmeal and stir until incorporated. Pour into a serving bowl and top with the cream cheese mixture and the walnuts.

STEEL-CUT CARROT CAKE OATMEAL



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Cake for breakfast! This hearty oatmeal is creamy, decadent, and healthy all at the same time. Steel-cut oats and and finely shredded carrots simmer together with milk, a touch of maple syrup, and comforting spices until you've got ultra-creamy heaven-in-a-bowl.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup steel-cut oats (not quick-cooking)
1 cup finely grated carrot
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups milk or coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Shredded coconut (raisins, and chopped walnuts for topping)

Steps:

  • To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oats, carrot, coconut, milk, water, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes until the oatmeal is tender and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Serve with a splash of half-and-half or coconut cream along with shredded coconut, raisins, and walnuts sprinkled over the top if desired.

BAKED OATMEAL CARROT CAKE VERSION



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DH loves baked oatmeal so I am always looking for new ways to make it. This is my version of a recipe I fond on the internet. *10 minute cool time not included.

Provided by debbie lopez

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c rolled oatmeal, not instant
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c milk, 1%
1/2 c egg beaters egg substitute
1/2 c applesauce, unsweetened
1/8 c splenda brown sugar blend
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1-1 1/2 c carrot, shredded (2 carrots)
8 oz crushed pineapple
1/4 c raisins
yogurt or milk for topping

Steps:

  • 1. Combine wet ingredients.
  • 2. Add dry ingredients.
  • 3. Bake in Pam sprayed 8" pan at 350 F for 35-45 minutes.
  • 4. Let cool about 10 minutes to set-up a bit before serving.
  • 5. Serve topped with yogurt or milk.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, grated carrots for the best flavor and texture. Pre-shredded carrots may contain additives and preservatives that can affect the taste of the oatmeal.
  • Don't overcook the oatmeal. Overcooked oatmeal will be mushy and lose its texture. Cook the oatmeal according to the package directions or until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Carrot cake oatmeal is delicious on its own, but it can be even better with your favorite toppings. Try adding chopped walnuts, raisins, dried cranberries, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
  • Make it ahead of time. Carrot cake oatmeal can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop. This is a great option for busy mornings or meal prep.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake oatmeal is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack that is perfect for any time of year. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and spicy flavor, carrot cake oatmeal is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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