5-Minute Carrot Cake Oatmeal
 
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Treat yourself the healthy way! As delicious as it is nutritious, this carrot cake oatmeal is crazy good and packed with vitamin A, iron, and magnesium.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 1 big bowl
Ingredients
  • ½ c old-fashioned (rolled) oats, gluten free if needed
  • ½ c shredded carrot (lightly packed)
  • ¾ c unsweetened vanilla almond or coconut milk (not full-fat if coconut milk)
  • 2 Tbsp raisins
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • sweetener: 2 packets no-calorie sweetener* or 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (*See Notes)
  • Optional toppings: Almond or coconut milk yogurt, sliced bananas, chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, raisins, etc.
Directions
  1. Combine ingredients from oats through sweetener in a tall, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes, watching for the last minute to ensure it doesn't boil over.
  2. Add toppings and enjoy!
Notes
*UPDATE MARCH 2023: I used to use Truvia as the sweetener in this recipe. However, given the recent study linking erythritol (found in Truvia) to increased clotting risk, I've deleted Truvia from the recipe and begun searching for an alternative calorie-free sweetener. Stay tuned! In the meantime, until we learn more, I suggest avoiding products containing erythritol.

I like a little texture to my carrots, but if you want them really soft, microwave them with 1 Tbsp water, covered, for 1-2 minutes. Then follow the recipe as written.

Nutrition information based on 1 recipe, no toppings, made with no-calorie sweetener.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 recipe Calories: 242 Fat: 5g Saturated fat: 0g Sugar: 11g Sodium: 251 mg Fiber: 8g Protein: 7g Cholesterol: 0mg
Recipe by Veggie Quest at https://www.veggie-quest.com/2016/08/5-minute-carrot-cake-oatmeal/