Description
A cozy and filling breakfast that captures the comforting flavors of carrot cake without the hassle of baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/2 cup water (optional)
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar to taste
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dates (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Add oats, milk, and water to a small pot, along with a pinch of salt.
- Stir in the grated carrot, cinnamon, and ginger. Set to medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir occasionally until thickened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla and your chosen sweetener.
- Serve immediately in a bowl with your preferred toppings.
Notes
For extra richness, let the oatmeal sit for a minute before eating. You can customize with various toppings for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg