Carrot Cake Oatmeal
A warm, sweet bowl of oatmeal that tastes just like eating a piece of carrot cake for breakfast!
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon gound nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 tablespoon toasted chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan bring the milk, water, and pinch of salt to a boil. Once the liquid is boiling add in the oats, shredded carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the maple syrup and vanilla. Cover the pan with a lid, and let the oatmeal rest for another 5 minutes.
- Serve the oatmeal topped with the chopped walnuts and raisins.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 170mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g