Description
A delicious and healthy take on carrot cake in the form of oatmeal, perfect for a vegan and gluten-free diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) grated carrot, about 2 medium carrots
- 1 cup (90g) gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp (2g) ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp (4.5g) cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (3g) allspice
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 cups (480ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup or brown sugar, optional or to taste
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (40g) raisins
- 1/4 cup (30g) walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Heat & Stir the Oats: Start by heating up your oats in a pot over medium heat. You will notice them starting to swell and release a warm, inviting aroma as they cook. This step helps create a nice, creamy base for your oatmeal. Just make sure to keep an eye on it, so it does not stick!
- Add Carrots & Spices: Once the oats look soft and fluffy, toss in the grated carrots and spices. The mixture should start to brighten up with a pop of color and smell wonderfully fragrant. Carrots add natural sweetness and nutrition, but do not go overboard, or it could get too crunchy!
- Stir in Milk Gradually: Pour in your almond milk bit by bit while stirring continually. The oatmeal will start to look silkier and more cohesive. Adding the almond milk gradually helps in getting that lovely creamy consistency. Just remember to stir well; otherwise, you might end up with clumps.
- Take Off Heat & Rest: Remove the pot from the heat when it is close to your desired thickness. Let it sit for a minute to thicken a bit more. This passive heat will help it firm up nicely. If you skip this step, it could end up too runny.
- Serve & Enjoy Toppings: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and have fun with your favorite toppings! You can sprinkle nuts, seeds, or maybe a little drizzle of honey. This is where you can really make it your own. Just do not overload it with too many toppings; you want the oatmeal to shine, too.
Notes
- Once cooled, place in airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of almond milk.
- Stir the oats regularly to improve texture and creaminess.
- If oatmeal seems too thick after being in the fridge, adding a splash of almond milk and giving it a good stir will help restore the consistency.
- When cooking, stirring the oats frequently prevents burning at the bottom and helps keep everything evenly cooked.
- If the oatmeal is not thickening to your liking, letting it rest off the heat for a few minutes will help achieve that desired texture.
- For faster prep, grating the carrots ahead of time can save you some valuable minutes in the morning rush.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg