This creamy Carrot Cake Oatmeal is easily adaptable to your favorite toppings or mix-ins and feels a little like cheating by having dessert for breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 1
Calories: 175
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
1mediumcarrot, finely grated
Pinch of salt
½cupold-fashioned rolled oats
1teaspoonbrown sugar (I used Truvia Brown Sugar Bend)
½teaspoonground cinnamon
⅛teaspoonground ginger
⅛teaspoonground nutmeg
1packetTruvia no-calorie sweetener (or your favorite zero calorie sweetener)
½teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonchopped walnuts (or pecans)
Optional Toppings:
Fresh blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, raisins, dried cranberries, dollop of yogurt, pineapple tidbits, shredded coconut, etc.
Instructions
Add the grated carrots, 1-½ cups water and pinch of salt to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over HIGH heat. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the oats and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and simmer for 2 additional minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in zero calorie sweetener and vanilla. Allow oatmeal to rest (and thicken) for 1 to 2 minutes.
When ready to serve, add oatmeal to a bowl and top with chopped walnuts.
Additional toppings to consider: fresh berries: blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, chopped pineapple or shredded coconut would all be delicious. You could also stir in raisins or dried cranberries.
Recipe Notes
The secret to this oatmeal is the gentle simmering of the grated carrots, which soften nicely and infuse the oatmeal with a delicate carrot flavor.I don't like my morning oatmeal overly sweet, but you could always carefully add a little more brown sugar or zero calorie sweetener for a sweeter breakfast. (Be sure to adjust your Points accordingly when making any recipe additions and/or substitutions.)If you are crunched for time in the morning, make this ahead by preparing oatmeal and storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat in the microwave (adding a little milk or water if necessary) add any mix-ins and top with chopped nuts. Enjoy!Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.5*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Oatmeal for One
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl carrot cake oatmeal (entire recipe))
Calories 175Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 4.8g19%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.