Cozy Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Oatmeal that tastes like carrot cake? Yes please! Not only is it delicious and comforting, but this oatmeal also contains one serving of vegetables. I'd say it's a great way to start the day! Perfectly spiced with ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon, these oats are sweetened with dates only.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup light coconut milk, canned
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup carrot, finely grated (about 2 medium)
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- Pinch of nutmeg
Suggested Toppings
- Sunflower seed butter or almond butter
- Raisins
- Dried mulberries
- shredded coconut
- chopped walnuts
- coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Add oats, milk, grated carrots, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Chop the dates finely and add them to the other ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then let simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir the oats a few times while cooking to avoid sticking to the pan.
- Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
You can use maple syrup to taste instead of dates if preferred.
Make sure to shred the carrots very finely! Don't use a large cheese grater for this one.