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Carrot Cake Porridge with Maple Caramelised Nuts

Carrot Cake Porridge is a deliciously spiced bowl of oatmeal. The gentle spices take over while the flavour of the grated sweet carrot fades into the background. The maple caramelised nuts and seeds add a flavourful crunch.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 405 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (50g) oats
  • 1 cup (250g) unsweetened almond milk (or alternative)
  • ½ cup (50g) raw carrot, grated
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch of sea salt
For the maple-caramelised nuts and seeds:
  • ⅓ cup (50g) mixed nuts
  • 2 tablespoon Mixed Seeds
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Place the oats, milk, carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt into a large pan over a medium heat.
  2. Stir frequently and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until thick and creamy. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Heat a dry non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until hot.
  4. Add the nuts, seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and salt and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the nuts and seeds are coated and the mixture is thick and reduced.
  5. Divide the carrot cake porridge into two bowls and top with the caramelised nuts. Allow the nuts to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 192mg (8%) Potassium 386mg (11%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 5346IU (107%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405

% Daily Value*

Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Potassium 386mg 8%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 5346IU 107%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 221mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.