Carrot Cake Oatmeal
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Description
This oatmeal starts by boiling water, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, then adding oats, shredded carrots, and golden raisins to simmer for about 18 to 21 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Cream cheese is whipped smooth and combined with vanilla yogurt and cinnamon to create a creamy topping. Once the oatmeal is cooked, butter and walnuts are stirred in, and the cream cheese yogurt mixture is spooned over the top, optionally garnished with extra walnuts.
The cooked oats have a creamy base with softened carrots and plump raisins dispersed throughout, offering sweetness balanced by the warmth of cinnamon and the richness of the cream cheese topping. The walnuts add crunch. The dish mimics carrot cake flavors in a softer breakfast form with nutrient-rich oats.
Leftover oatmeal keeps well refrigerated for up to four days and reheats smoothly with added milk. This recipe makes a comforting, filling breakfast that blends classic carrot cake ingredients into a porridge.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar more to taste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup walnuts extra for topping, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
Cream Cheese Yogurt
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to a boil. (Keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't boil over)
- Add the oats, carrots, and raisins, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 18 to 21 minutes stirring frequently so the milk doesn't burn.
- While the oatmeal is cooking, in a small bowl whisk the cream cheese until fluffy and smooth. Gradually add the yogurt, stirring after each addition. Stir in the cinnamon.
- Remove the oats from the heat and stir in walnuts and butter. Top with the cream cheese and additional walnuts if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers on the stovetop with a splash of milk, stirring until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 5752IU | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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