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
- 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
- Protein 7.79 g Moderate
- Carbs 42.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.15 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 6.44 mg Low Source
- Sodium 52.39 mg Low Source
- Fiber 9.25 g Good Source
- Sugar 19.52 g High
- Added Sugar 6.62 g Moderate
- Calcium 70.77 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate
- Potassium 229.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 253.4 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 1.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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