Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 1 heaping cup finely grated carrot
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp almond milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup regular oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, divided
  • 2 tbsp raisins, divided
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium sized pot over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt.

Stir in the grated carrots and oats. Adjust heat if necessary or bring heat to low if it starts to boil. Cook for about 8-9 minutes, stirring frequently. When the mixture has thickened up, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, 1 tbsp walnuts, 1 tbsp raisins, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup. Remove from heat and portion into bowls.

Top the oatmeal with the remaining walnuts, raisins.