10-Minute Apple Carrot Oatmeal
A quick and healthy oatmeal recipe combining the flavors of apples and carrots, perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 medium apple (diced, peeling is optional)
- 1 cup milk of choice (e.g., unsweetened almond)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, diced apple, milk, and water in a medium sauce pot.
- Add the maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Stir the mixture well and place the pot over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy with additional toppings if desired.
Notes
Prepping ingredients the night before can save time in the morning. Experiment with spices for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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