Carrot Cake Oatmeal
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Description
This Carrot Cake Oatmeal recipe prepares quick-cooking steel cut oats combined with grated carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, water, and maple syrup. The ingredients are mixed in a microwave-safe bowl and cooked briefly until the oats are tender and the flavors have melded. The grated carrot softens to impart moisture and subtle sweetness, reminiscent of carrot cake without heavier ingredients.
The oatmeal is finished with chopped walnuts for crunch and an optional extra drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added taste. The texture is creamy with occasional bites of softened carrot and crunchy nuts, providing a satisfying porridge that is both wholesome and flavorful.
Ideal for a nutritious morning meal, this oatmeal can be prepared quickly and customized with toppings or spices based on personal preference. It offers a way to enjoy carrot cake flavors in a lighter, more breakfast-appropriate form.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup steel cut oats quick cooking
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg optional
- 3 tablespoons carrot finely grated or chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Place steel cut oats, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, carrot and maple syrup into a large bowl and stir.
- Microwave for 3 minutes.
- Stir and top with walnuts and more maple syrup and cinnamon, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 7518IU | 150% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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