Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of a carrot cake with this nutritious and delicious Apple Carrot Oatmeal recipe. Packed with grated carrots, apples, warm spices, and optional nuts and raisins, this breakfast treat is perfect for a chilly morning.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Oatmeal:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 small apple, peeled and grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
- Extra milk and maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk, grated carrot, grated apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- If using, stir in the chopped nuts and raisins. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and serve warm with a splash of extra milk and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Stir well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup.
- You can prepare the oats the night before and reheat with a splash of milk in the morning.
- To add more protein, stir in a spoonful of almond butter or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
