Why You’ll Love This Carrot Cake Oatmeal
✔ Tastes like dessert but is packed with nutrients: Carrots add natural sweetness and fiber, while oats provide long-lasting energy.
✔ Warming and comforting: The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla makes this feel like a hug in a bowl.
✔ Customizable: You can make it creamy or chunky, add nuts or raisins, and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Make It Extra Special
✨ Crunchy Contrast? Sprinkle some granola or coconut flakes on top for added texture.
✨ Extra Sweetness? Drizzle with a bit of maple syrup or add some chopped dates.
✨ Zesty Twist? Stir in a little orange zest for a fresh, citrusy contrast.
✨ Spiced Upgrade? Try a pinch of cardamom or ginger for even deeper flavor.
This carrot cake oatmeal is the perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment. It’s a great way to sneak in extra veggies while enjoying a comforting, satisfying breakfast.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup plant-based milk preferably a barista version
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup grated carrot
- 1½ tsp white miso (or a pinch of salt)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg or allspice
- Raisins or dried mulberries optional
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
Toppings
- Plant-based yogurt, vanilla or plain
- Chopped walnuts and/or pecans
- Almond butter
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine oats, plant-based milk, water, grated carrot, miso, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins/mulberries (if using).½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup plant-based milk, ¾ cup water, ½ cup grated carrot, 1½ tsp white miso (or a pinch of salt), ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg or allspice, Raisins or dried mulberries
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and the carrots are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla extract and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness if needed.½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and top with plant-based yogurt and chopped nuts and drizzle with almond butter.
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