5 from 48 votes
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Carrot Cake Oatmeal melds old fashioned oats with shredded carrot, raisins, and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a hearty, comforting breakfast. Cooked in a mix of milk and water, the oatmeal is mildly sweetened with maple syrup and garnished with walnuts for texture. The oats simmer until tender, soaking up the flavors of the spices and carrot for an oatmeal reminiscent of carrot cake flavors, but in a wholesome, porridge form.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
5
1/2 cup servings
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 lg carrot peeled and finely shredded, approximately 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Add everything to a medium sized saucepan and heat on medium high. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce to medium to bring to a simmer.
- Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, until oats are tender and most of the liquid absorbed. Remove from heat. Add to bowls and garnish with more shredded carrot, nuts, and cinnamon.
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Notes
- Store leftover oatmeal in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days for easy reheating.
- Use old fashioned or rolled oats for best texture; avoid quick or steel-cut oats for this recipe.
- Adjust milk and water ratio to change creaminess; using all milk will yield a richer feel.
- Sweetness can be increased by adding additional maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Swap raisins and nuts types according to preference—golden raisins and a variety of nuts all work well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
318mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 1/2 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.