Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Recipe in Less Than 10 Minutes Recipe
This Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal recipe delivers the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake in a nutritious and quick breakfast bowl. Ready in less than 10 minutes, it combines grated carrots, warm spices, oats, raisins, nuts, and a touch of sweetness for a delicious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 small carrot (peeled and finely grated, about 1/4 cup packed)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
Mix-Ins & Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons pecans or walnuts (chopped, divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut milk
- Remaining 1 tablespoon pecans (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook Carrots: Add the peeled and finely grated carrot along with 1 cup of water into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let it boil uncovered for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften the carrots.
- Cook Oats: Stir in 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats into the boiling carrot and water mixture. Cook while stirring constantly until the oats absorb the liquid, about 1 minute.
- Add Mix-Ins: Mix in 1 tablespoon raisins, 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch each of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and sea salt. Then add 1/2 tablespoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring well to combine.
- Serve: Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut milk, and sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped pecans on top for added texture and flavor.
- Enjoy Warm: Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the comforting, carrot cake-inspired flavors in every spoonful.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking oats for the fastest preparation, but rolled oats can be substituted if you increase the cooking time slightly.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Chopped walnuts can be used in place of pecans depending on preference or availability.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup to suit your taste.
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