Description
Hearty mornings welcome this nourishing carrot cake oatmeal, blending classic dessert flavors with wholesome breakfast comfort. Warm spices and sweet carrots create a delightful bowl that you’ll savor with pure morning satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 cup milk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup golden raisins
- 0.25 cup chopped walnuts (extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.33 cup vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- Pour water and milk into a medium-sized pot, heating until a vigorous boil emerges across the surface.
- Incorporate brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious liquid base.
- Gently introduce rolled oats and freshly grated carrots into the bubbling mixture, reducing temperature to medium-low heat.
- Simmer the contents, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking, allowing ingredients to meld and oats to gradually soften.
- Fold golden raisins and roughly chopped walnuts into the developing oatmeal, continuing to cook until grains reach a tender, creamy consistency.
- Remove pot from heat source and blend in softened butter, creating a rich, glossy texture.
- While oatmeal rests, whisk cream cheese, vanilla yogurt, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon in a separate vessel until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the aromatic oatmeal into serving bowls, crowning each portion with the velvety cream cheese mixture.
- Garnish with additional chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap water with more milk for a creamier, richer texture that enhances the cake-like dessert experience.
- Use plant-based milk and omit butter for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the delicious carrot cake essence.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to intensify their nutty flavor and create a delightful crunch in every bite.
- Replace golden raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dates for an alternative sweet and tangy twist to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg