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10-Minute Apple Carrot Oatmeal

A quick stovetop oatmeal made with shredded carrot, diced apple, and warm cinnamon. Naturally sweetened, ready in about 10 minutes, and tastes like carrot cake in a bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk or water
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup diced apple
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Extra maple syrup
  • Yogurt
  • Raisins

Method
 

  1. Grate the carrot and dice the apple into small, even pieces.
  2. Combine the oats, milk or water, carrot, apple, cinnamon, sweetener, and salt in a saucepan.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the oats and carrot are tender and the mixture has thickened.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and adjust sweetness to taste.
  6. Serve topped with nuts, extra maple syrup, or yogurt if desired.

Notes

  • Grate the carrot finely so it fully softens in the short cook time.
  • Stir regularly to prevent sticking or scorching on the bottom of the pot.
  • Taste before adding extra sweetener, since apple and carrot both bring natural sweetness.
  • Add crunchy toppings like nuts at the end, not during cooking, to keep their texture.
  • Reheat leftovers with a splash of extra milk, since the oatmeal thickens considerably once chilled.