Carrot Cake Porridge

Carrot cake porridge is the perfect breakfast alternative for those who love the taste of carrot cake but are looking for something lighter and more nutritious. With oat flakes, grated carrots, and warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, this recipe brings the classic cake flavor to your cereal bowl in a easy way.

A hint of lemon zest, the signature spice blend, crunchy walnuts, and creamy cream cheese frosting make the whole thing a little highlight—particularly suitable for the follicular phase, but also a real treat on any other day.

Carrot Cake vs. Carrot Cake Porridge

I've always loved the taste of carrot cake. This cake is often particularly moist, and the spices give it that classic carrot cake flavor. It's incredibly delicious with the traditional cream cheese frosting.

The only thing that always bothered me a little about it was that it's quite rich and fills you up pretty quickly. A regular carrot cake contains quite a bit of butter, and that definitely contributes to that.

So, I've now found a way to enjoy the taste of carrot cake more often and for longer, without any guilt or stomach aches. This healthier breakfast porridge stands out for its high protein content thanks to the cream cheese and protein powder used. It also contains significantly more fiber, as it avoids white flour and uses only steel-cut oats.

What about you? Are you craving carrot cake more often these days and do you then turn to my recipe? Tell me about it in the comments!

Carrot Cake Porridge in the Follicular Phase

In case of hormonal imbalance, the following symptoms can occur in the first two phases after menstruation: nausea, migraines, midpain / ovulation bleeding, hypersensitivity of the nipples, listlessness and lack of motivation.

Nutrients that can help and support during this time are vitamins A, C, E, B3, B5, protein, iron, folic acid, selenium, zinc and phytoestrogens.

I have specifically selected the following ingredients for this carrot cake porridge recipe to provide support during the follicular phase:

• carrot: contains beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), vitamins C, E, B vitamins, and iron.
• ginger: contains vitamin C and iron, it supports the development of the uterine lining especially through its circulation-promoting and anti-inflammatory properties
• lemon zest: is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
• walnuts: contain protein, which contributes to the building and maintenance of muscles, as well as vitamin E, B vitamins, zinc and selenium
• raisins: contain B vitamins and iron
• protein powder (whey) & cream cheese: are rich in protein – proteins are important for the development of the uterine lining

More Recipes for the Follicular Phase

If you are looking for more inspiration for follicular phase recipes, you will find them here on “sizzling & frizzling” in the category follicular phase . Have a look around and give them a try!

Carrot Cake Porridge

This comforting porridge brings the taste of carrot cake straight to your breakfast bowl—with delicate spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger, along with fresh grated carrots and lemon zest. Thanks to steel-cut oats, (plant-based) milk, and protein-rich cream cheese topping, it's lighter than the classic cake, but just as cozy and flavorful—refined with crunchy walnuts for an extra crunch.

author: Judith cooking method: mixing, cooking cuisine German courses: breakfast, dessert, snacks recipe keys: vegetarian follicular healthy high protein quick recipes dairy gluten-free

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hands-on time: 15 mins time in total: 15 min. difficulty: beginner servings: 2 calories: 1967 best season: suitable throughout the year

Ingredients:

servings

For the Carrot Cake Porridge:

• 110 g steel-cut oats
• 1 carrot
• 2 cm piece of ginger
• 0,5 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp allspice

• 1 pinch cardamom
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• 0,5 tsp lemon zest

• 1 pinch orange zest

• 50 g walnuts
• 500 ml (plant-based) milk

• 60 g whey protein powder* (see remarks)

• 70 g raisins

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 200 g cream cheese
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp sugar or sweetener of your choice
• 0,5 tsp lemon zest

Instructions:

Preparation in the Microwave:

1. Peel and grate the carrot, then peel and finely grate the ginger. Place all the ingredients for the porridge, except for the protein powder and raisins, in a microwave-safe container** (see remarks). Mix well.

1. Microwave the carrot cake porridge for 3 minutes at 900 watts. Remove it, add the raisins and protein powder, and mix well.

1. Place the carrot cake porridge back in the microwave for 2 minutes at approximately 600 watts.

1. While the carrot cake porridge is cooking in the microwave, you can prepare the cream cheese frosting. Combine all the ingredients for the cream cheese frosting in a small bowl and mix well.

1. Remove the carrot cake porridge from the microwave and stir it thoroughly again. If it's still too runny, you can continue to microwave it in 30-second intervals at 900 watts. Once you're satisfied with the consistency, serve the carrot cake porridge topped with the cream cheese frosting.

Preparation on the Stove Top:

1. Peel and grate the carrot, then peel and finely grate the ginger. Combine all the porridge ingredients, except the protein powder and raisins, in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil on the stove top.

1. Then reduce the heat slightly, add the raisins and protein powder, and stir well. Continue to cook the carrot cake porridge, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches the desired consistency.

1. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing all ingredients well in a small bowl.

1. Then serve the carrot cake porridge topped with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutritional Information

servings 2

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Amount per Serving

Calories 983.5kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34.4g53%

Potassium 618.1mg18%

Total Carbohydrate 104.8g35%

Dietary Fiber 11.1g45%

Sugars 69.95g

Protein 54.8g110%

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** The daily percentages are based on a 2000 kcal diet. Your daily figures might be higher or lower according to your caloric need.

Remark

*Advertisement (Affiliate): I prefer using unflavored organic whey protein powder without any additives like sugar, sweeteners, soy or other substances. It is 100 % pure organic whey protein. You can buy the one I use here .

**Advertisement (Affiliate): I prefer using these containers in the microwave, because they are made of glass (not plastic), so no artificial softeners will end up in your food. They are also heatproof and can be used in the oven or on the stovetop.

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