Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Raise your hand if you want a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert! This oatmeal is hearty, satisfying, and super easy to prepare.

  • Prep Time5 min
  • Cook Time15 min
  • Total Time20 min
  • Yield1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or other milk alternative)
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk cream
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp ginger powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional:
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Method

Preparation

1

Put the almond milk, coconut cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.

2

Whisk until the mixture starts simmering. Add the rolled oats and carrots to the saucepan.

3

Cook for about 9 minutes or until mixture thickens.

4

Turn off stove and add the vanilla extract.

5

Transfer to a bowl and top with chopped walnuts if desired. Serve immediately!

Additional toppings can be added such as, raisins and nuts. More maple syrup can be added to sweeten oatmeal.