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Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Cost $6.5, save $8

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  • 40 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 💧 4 cups water
    • 1 cup steel-cut oats
    • 🥕 ½ cup shredded carrot
    • ½ cup raisins

  • Spices

    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt

  • Toppings

    • 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup chopped pecans
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 🥛 ½ cup plain yogurt

STEPS

1

Bring water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan; stir in oats. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook oats until they begin to thicken, about 10 minutes.

2

Stir in shredded carrot, raisins, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes more.

3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in pecans; cook until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 5 minutes.

4

Sprinkle with brown sugar; stir until sugar has melted and coats pecans.

5

Top oatmeal servings with about 2 tablespoons pecan mixture and a dollop of yogurt.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

287

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 38
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture.Add a splash of vanilla extract for added depth of flavor.To save time in the morning, prepare the oatmeal base in advance and store in the refrigerator.