Bowl of carrot cake porridge
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SERVES:
3
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes

What better way to start your day over the chilly season than with a cozy bowl of oats? Not only are oats packed with fiber to keep you feeling full for longer, there's so many ways to dress them up or down with different toppings so they never get boring.

These Carrot Cake inspired oats are a yummy twist on a classic dessert and even sneak extra vegetables into the most important meal of the day.

This Carrot Cake porridge recipe makes enough for 3 serves, so meal prep this at the start of the week and enjoy having a warming, nutritious breakfast ready to go on busy mornings.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 200g grated carrots 
  • 1.5 cups scotch steel cut oats
  • 3 cups – 750ml milk of your choice (we used almond!)
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp vanilla 
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

TOPPINGS:

  • Maple syrup
  • Pumpkin seeds 
  • Walnuts
  • Greek Yogurt (or your favourite dairy free alternative like coconut yogurt)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Grate the carrots then add to a pot along with the oats, raisins, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and milk. 
  2. Cook on the stove on a low to medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture is creamy and reaches your preferred consistency.
  3. To serve, transfer one portion into a bowl and top with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, pumpkin seeds and chopped walnuts. 
  4. Transfer the other two portions into airtight containers. Store in the fridge for up to three days. 

To reheat your leftovers:

  1. On the stove: Add 1 portion of the porridge into a pot with 1/4 cup milk. Heat on low until warmed through and creamy (add more milk if required)
  2. In the microwave: Transfer 1 portion of the porridge into a microwave safe container, add ¼ cup milk and stir. Place in the microwave and cook on high, stirring every 20 seconds or so, until the porridge is hot. Add more milk along the way if required.
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Carrot Cake Oats Bowl

Carrot cake but make it breakfast! These easy peasy dessert inspired oats are the perfect warming winter breakfast.
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