Description
This warm and comforting Carrot Apple Oatmeal is a wholesome breakfast option packed with rolled oats, grated apple, and carrot, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and optionally garnished with walnuts and raisins, it’s a nutritious and delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 medium-sized apple, peeled, cored, and grated
- 1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and grated
Spices and Sweeteners
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins and Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- Additional apple slices and walnuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Liquid: Begin by bringing the 2 cups of water or milk to a gentle boil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Add Main Ingredients: Add the 1 cup of rolled oats, grated apple, and grated carrot to the boiling liquid.
- Season: Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to infuse warm flavors.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes or until the oats are cooked and the mixture becomes creamy and thickened.
- Add Sweeteners: Once the oats and carrot are tender, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance sweetness and aroma.
- Incorporate Optional Ingredients: If using, fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup raisins to add texture and bursts of flavor.
- Rest: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the oatmeal to sit for a minute to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Dish the oatmeal into bowls and garnish with additional apple slices and walnuts if desired, for a beautiful and tasty presentation.
Notes
- Use milk instead of water for creamier oatmeal.
- Adjust the sweetness by modulating honey or maple syrup quantities.
- Adding nuts and raisins is optional but provides extra texture and nutrients.
- For vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup.
- Make sure to stir occasionally while simmering to prevent oats from sticking to the pan.
