Morning Glory Oatmeal
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavors, this Carrot Cake Oatmeal is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish. Steel-cut oats, grated carrots, and sweet raisins create a hearty base, while warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg infuse each spoonful with cozy aromas. Adding a touch of orange zest and vanilla elevates the oatmeal's flavor profile, complementing the crunchy toasted walnuts perfectly. Serve this nourishing bowl of goodness with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt for a satisfying start to your day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup light coconut milk (or milk of choice or another cup of water)
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 large carrots)
- ⅔ cup seedless raisins (I used golden raisins)
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (I used a mix of small and large flakes since that’s what I had)
- 1½ tablespoon grated orange zest (this took 1½ oranges for me)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 or more tablespoons maple syrup (or honey or agave nectar or brown sugar)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Stir in the oats, carrots, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Bring the mixture back to boil, then decrease the heat to low and partially cover the pot.
- Cook the porridge, without stirring, until it begins to thicken and the oats are soft yet chewy. Check the oat’s texture by stirring them after 25 minutes of cooking (it might need a few more minutes of cooking).
- Remove from heat and stir in the coconut flakes, orange zest and vanilla. Add maple syrup (or other sweetener), to taste. Cover and let the oatmeal rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Toast the walnut pieces in a pan over medium-low, tossing frequently, until the edges are golden and the walnuts smell nice and toasty.
- Serve the oatmeal with a sprinkling of walnuts and a splash of milk or a swirl of plain yogurt.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
4
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 calories
- Sugar Content: 19.9 g
- Sodium Content: 333 mg
- Fat Content: 21.8 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.4 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content: 60.1 g
- Fiber Content: 9.5 g
- Protein Content: 11.8 g
- Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
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