Description
Start your day right with this delicious Apple Carrot Oatmeal, inspired by the flavors of carrot cake. Creamy oats infused with sweet apple, grated carrot, and warm spices, topped with nuts and coconut for added crunch. A wholesome and satisfying breakfast that’s perfect for fall mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup diced apple (peeled if desired)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- Raisins for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, grated carrot, diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional nuts or coconut. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute to thicken.
- Serve warm, topped with extra apple slices, raisins, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flax for added fiber and nutrients.
- Use steel-cut oats if preferred, adjusting the liquid and cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
