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    Carrot Cake Porridge with Caramelised Nuts

    Published: Dec 22, 2015 · Modified: Dec 13, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Carrot Cake Porridge is a deliciously spiced bowl of oatmeal. The gentle spices take over while the flavour of the grated sweet carrot fades into the background. The maple caramelised nuts and seeds add a flavourful crunch.

    Two bowls of oatmeal topped with caramelised nuts and grated carrot.

    carrot cake oatmeal

    I love getting some vegetables into my diet at breakfast time. It's a great kick of nutrients for the morning. 

    Like in carrot cake, you don't really notice that the carrot is there. But it adds moisture, texture and health benefits.

    This carrot cake porridge is full of all the delicious warming spices that you find in carrot cake. 

    It's a healthy way to enjoy those flavors. 

    For an added extra treat, I've topped the oatmeal with maple caramelized nuts and seeds. It's a delicious, crunch and tasty way to sweeten the porridge. 

    Close up of a bowl of oatmeal topped with candied nuts and grated carrot.
    Carrots can be one of the easiest vegetables to use up.

    They have a good shelf life in the fridge, and even the flaccid older specimens can be whizzed with spare satsumas into a nourishing juice, added to vegetable mash as an alternative to potato, or grated on to the morning’s porridge with cinnamon.

    To add extra flavour and nutrition to your family breakfast, try my delicious carrot-cake inspired porridge, topped with crunchy caramelised nuts.

    Two bowls of oatmeal topped with nuts.
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    Two bowls of oatmeal topped with nuts.

    Carrot Cake Porridge with Maple Caramelised Nuts

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    Carrot Cake Porridge is a deliciously spiced bowl of oatmeal. The gentle spices take over while the flavour of the grated sweet carrot fades into the background. The maple caramelised nuts and seeds add a flavourful crunch.
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 405 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup (50g) oats
    • 1 cup (250g) unsweetened almond milk (or alternative)
    • ½ cup (50g) raw carrot, grated
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • â…› teaspoon ground ginger
    • pinch of sea salt

    For the maple-caramelised nuts and seeds:

    • â…“ cup (50g) mixed nuts
    • 2 tablespoon mixed seeds
    • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch of sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place the oats, milk, carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt into a large pan over a medium heat.
    • Stir frequently and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until thick and creamy. Set aside to cool slightly.
    • Heat a dry non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until hot.
    • Add the nuts, seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and salt and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the nuts and seeds are coated and the mixture is thick and reduced.
    • Divide the carrot cake porridge into two bowls and top with the caramelised nuts. Allow the nuts to cool slightly before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 192mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 7gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 5346IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. emma white

      January 18, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      looks fantasic!

      Reply
    2. lisalovelyappetite

      January 03, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      This is such a great hearty winter warmer breakfast! I really struggle with breakfast and want to try making time for them this year, and I reckon this would help! Thanks!

      Reply
    3. karen278

      December 29, 2015 at 11:41 am

      LOVE LOVE LOVE this Kate! THANKS so much for all of your FAB entries into Tea Time Treats this month and this year! Happy New Year! Karne xxx

      Reply
    4. Daphne

      December 26, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Fantastic recipe, love the combination of spices and nuts, imagine the aroma coming from this dish 🙂

      Reply
    5. Eb

      December 24, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      What an absolutely brilliant idea. I love the idea of adding carrot cake flavours to porridge and I imagine it works really well. And looking at the list of ingredients, it looks really healthy too. Pinning for future reference 🙂 Merry Christmas! Eb x

      Reply
    6. nadiashealthykitchen

      December 23, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      They look really delicious! I had carrot & raisin porridge for breakfast this morning 🙂 Adding caramelised nuts would have made it even better!

      Reply
    7. kacielmorgan

      December 23, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      I was a bit unsure when I heard the title of this recipe, but it actually looks pretty good. I wouldn't mind waking up to a bowl of that in the morning! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Katie Bryson (@cookingkt)

      December 23, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      This looks so nutritious... just what we all need after all the over-indulgence of Christmas that can leave you feeling toxic. Love all your leftover veg ideas...

      Reply
    9. Elizabeth

      December 23, 2015 at 9:26 am

      Oh goodness this sounds absolutely heavenly!! I can almost smell the spices already! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Lucy @ BakingQueen74

      December 23, 2015 at 8:43 am

      This sounds so good, I love porridge in winter and am hoping it might get colder so I can enjoy a steaming bowl on a cold morning. Thanks for all the tips on how to use up veg too, I am sure to refer to this over Christmas.

      Reply
    11. Maggie

      December 23, 2015 at 7:23 am

      Looks delicious!!! Great recipe with carrot i would like try your recipe.....Thanks for Sharing

      Reply
    12. Janice @FarmersgirlCook

      December 22, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      What a great idea, the sweetness from the carrots will go perfectly with the maple caramelised nuts. Carrots are my staple and I agree that there are so many different recipes you can add them to, even the wobbly ones!

      Reply
    13. laura_howtocook

      December 22, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      What a divine sounding porridge which makes me feel the need to change my porridge habits in the New Year as this sounds so good. Happy Xmas!

      Reply
    14. sharon martin

      December 22, 2015 at 10:24 am

      What a great twist to the normal porridge, my youngest absolutely loves porridge, I think I will try this out on him .

      Reply
    15. Rhian Westbury

      December 22, 2015 at 10:20 am

      I completely agree that we do overbuy at Christmas. Every year my dad gets bubble and squeak made up with a lot of the leftovers. x

      Reply

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