Oatmeal is possibly the most customizable meal on the planet. Sweet or savory, gluten-free oats optional and 100% acceptable for any meal of the day.
This carrot cake oatmeal requires a bit more preparation than just artificially-flavored microwavable oatmeal. But trust that this treat is well worth the less than 15 minutes it takes to come together.
Plus, who wouldn’t feel good about incorporating a vegetable into breakfast or dessert?
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Ingredients
Instructions
Bring almond milk and water to a boil.
While waiting for almond milk and water to boil, grate carrots on a microplane grater and the apple on a medium-hole grater (or thinly chop).
Once almond milk and water come to a boil, stir in oats and turn the heat to low. Let sit for 2 minutes.
#SpoonTip: Certified gluten free oats exist and are just as delicious.
Stir in apple, carrots, raisins and coconut flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
The oatmeal should be thickening by now; stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla extract. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Toppings optional, but always warmly welcomed. This bowl was sprinkled with extra cinnamon, coconut flakes, and some coconut palm syrup.
#SpoonTip: Coconut sugar is low on the glycemic index and nutrient dense making it the perfect natural option to sweeten up a breakfast of any form.