Reese's Carrot Cheesecake Protein Oatmeal

You may wonder how the carrots are in the oatmeal. Let me tell you, I’m definitely not the first person you’d catch having veggies for breakfast! So, if you’re averse to getting in a serving of veggies in the morning, or you’re preparing breakfast for a picky eater, then believe me when I say that I recommend this recipe for sure! Trust me on this one! This is no ordinary veggie-fied oatmeal. Nope, it’s going to taste just like a warm carrot cheesecake! We’ll be blending our carrots into a puree and adding some cream cheese in our oats to make a smooth, creamy base. We’re going to top our oatmeal with Reese mini peanut butter cups and whipped cream just to add some more fun and really make it feel like you’re eating a true carrot cheesecake for breakfast! This oatmeal recipe has everything you need, combining nutrition with taste! So no need to fear veggies for breakfast when you can enjoy them in this awesome Carrot Cake Protein Oatmeal! This will easily become a go-to when you see how delicious and easy it is to get in veggies for breakfast!

Healthy Carrot Cheesecake Oatmeal with Protein

A healthy start to the day begins with a balanced breakfast. This healthy Reese’s Carrot Cake Protein Oatmeal recipe has got everything you need while tasting absolutely amazing!

We’ve got lots of fiber from the oats and the carrots. Fiber will help keep you full and fueled until lunchtime, so you won’t get a growling and upset stomach not too long after eating! Additionally, protein helps to keep you full. We’ve got protein mostly from our protein powder, but also a little bit from the milk (if using dairy milk), oats, and cream cheese.

A bowl of this carrot cake protein oatmeal is jam-packed with vitamins and all that good stuff, so you’ll be starting your day energized and ready to take on whatever will come your way!

Tools Needed

• Food processor
• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Whisk
• Measuring cups

Ingredients for Reese's Carrot Cheesecake Protein Oatmeal

You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make this speedy and tasty breakfast! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Quick oats. Large flake oats, quick oats, or rolled oats will work well with this recipe.
• Carrots. You can use baby carrots or peel large carrots. It doesn’t matter what you use because we’ll be adding them into a blender to make a puree.
• Cream cheese. We’re using cream cheese to make the oats nice and creamy and really make it feel like you’re having cake for breakfast!
• Milk of choice. In this recipe, I used regular dairy milk. I’ve made this before with cashew milk, and to be honest I do find oatmeal to be creamier using dairy milk. Additionally, you’ll get an extra protein boost by using dairy milk! But use any milk of choice of course! For a higher protein non-dairy option, soy milk is good, and I don’t think you would really taste it! If you like almond milk, you can use that too or perhaps make your own!
• Vanilla extract. A little bit goes a long way to add a touch of flavor, as you would with a regular carrot cake!
• Vanilla protein powder. Use vanilla protein powder for extra sweetness. Other than vanilla, I would recommend unflavoured or any protein powder that’s white in color, such as birthday cake or banana. You’ll see in the video I actually used a birthday cake flavor because that’s what I had on hand! I do admit, though, that using birthday cake flavor really added an extra cakey feel to these oats, so go ahead and do that if you have it! On the other hand, a chocolate-based protein powder will discolor that gorgeous carrot puree we’ll be making!
• Reese Minis. For topping, but I would recommend it to truly make this like an amazing cake, and to add a touch of chocolate and peanut butter!
• Whipped Cream. For topping. If you want to make your own whipped cream, then go ahead and do so by checking out How to Make the Best Whipped Cream at Home. You can make it as your oats are simmering, or prepare in advance the night before!
• Cinnamon. Optional, but just a dash on top of the whipped cream to complete the presentation and add a hint of flavor.

How to Make Reese's Carrot Cheesecake Protein Oatmeal

1. To prepare the quick carrot purée, add carrots and 1/4 Cup of milk to a food processor and blend until smooth.

2. Place a saucepan on medium heat and add the oats, milk and stir well to bring the mixture together.

3. Continuously stir the mixture until the milk comes up to a simmer. Then add the pureed carrots, mix well and cook for about 30 seconds to a minute.

4. Add cream cheese and mix well to combine. Cook for about 30 seconds and then add vanilla and mix well. Once oatmeal has reached a thick, creamy consistency take oatmeal off the heat.

5. Add the protein powder and mix well using a whisk. Make sure to keep the sauce pan off any direct source of heat once protein has been added.

6. Serve oatmeal warm with Reese's minis and whipped cream. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon, if desired.

Serve hot and enjoy!