Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal
Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal brings the cozy essence of dessert to breakfast with creamy steel-cut oats layered with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Sweet raisins, tender apples and carrots, and buttery pecans add texture and depth, while a dollop of cool yogurt balances each bite. Serve on a crisp morning or as a comforting weekend brunch centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan; stir in the oats.
- 2
Reduce the heat to a simmer; cook the oats until they start to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the apple, carrot, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes more.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- 5
Stir in the pecans; cook until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 5 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle with the brown sugar; stir until the sugar has melted and coats the pecans.
- 7
Top the oatmeal servings with about 2 tablespoons of the pecan mixture and a dollop of yogurt.
- Calories 343.33 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 7.79 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 42.28 g 15%
- Total Fat 17.49 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.15 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 52.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 9.25 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 19.52 g --
- Added Sugars 6.62 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 70.77 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 229.09 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 101.68 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 1.02 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Carrot Cake Inspired Oatmeal is an American breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Chopped Pecans, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 343.33 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or snack.
- What is Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Chopped Pecans, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal healthy?
- Carrot Cake–Inspired Oatmeal has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 343.33 calories and 7.79 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.15 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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