Description
Start your day with a warm, comforting bowl of 10-Minute Apple Carrot Oatmeal. This quick recipe combines the natural sweetness of apples and carrots with creamy rolled oats for an energizing breakfast or snack. Ready in just ten minutes, it’s a delightful way to indulge your taste buds while providing nutritional benefits. Whether you’re busy in the morning or seeking a cozy afternoon treat, this oatmeal is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or plant-based alternative
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 medium apple, diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rolled oats and milk. Stir occasionally until simmering.
- Once the mixture thickens (about 3-4 minutes), add grated carrot, diced apple, and cinnamon. Stir well.
- Sweeten with maple syrup or honey and mix thoroughly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until creamy. Remove from heat and top with chopped nuts if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg