I am apart of a fun cooking group on Facebook with other self-taught chefs. Every week a new ingredient is posted, and we are challenged to make a dish. This week the ingredient is carrots.
For my challenge I decided to make a couple of dishes. One for breakfast, and a new dessert. For breakfast, I tried my hand at making oatmeal that taste like carrot cake. I posted what I had made, and a fellow chef informed me that without raisins, my carrot cake is not what it seems.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m not a fan of raisins. Whenever I have made my carrot cake, I have never added raisins. Apples or pineapples maybe, but raisins. No.
Not to say that raisins are bad, just not my cup of tea.
To each it’s own, right?
I have done a bit of research and found that, while some people like raisins in the carrot cake, it’s an optional ingredient. Just like nuts, it’s not an ingredient that will make or break your recipe. It’s a personal preference.
Now, on to my carrot cake oatmeal.
I have been experimenting with vegetables for breakfast a lot over the last few months. Trying out breakfast salads, adding vegetable to my eggs, and to oatmeal as well. I’m always look for new ways to add in extra of veggies serving to my meals.
This oatmeal that I made taste just like carrot cake. It’s sweet and flavorful. Like having dessert for breakfast with out all of the extra cake.
I was utterly surprised when I tasted my finished product. I was a bit leary while making it. Praying that it didn’t taste like crap. Sometimes, in the kitchen, it can be a hit or miss kind of thing. I was totally expecting this to be a miss, but instead, it turned out to a bowl of yummy, creamy, goodness. So good, that I just had to share it with all of you.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix water and oatmeal in a small saucepan. Cook until oatmeal has softened up, and water has evaporated.
- Remove from the stove.
- Add the next 6 ingredients. Mixing until combined. add or lessen your milk depends on the constancy that you like.
- Top with nuts of your choice and shredded coconut.
What a fabulously creative cook you are! Your carrot cake oatmeal looks tasty. I love how you kept the list of ingredients nice and simple. All of these items are in my pantry and refrigerator right now. When it comes to making breakfast, you’ve inspired me to start thinking outside of the box! 🙂
Thank you Denay! I love food, and I love eating. My family can eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon everyday. They like simple breakfasts. I, on the other hand, have cravings. When those cravings kick in, the wheels in my brain start churning, and next thing you know, I’m in the kitchen making something to fit my tastebuds 🙂
I’m happy I could help inspire you. For me, a good breakfast leads to a good day 🙂
Oh my! I LOVE carrot cake. This oatmeal recipe looks amazing!
Thank you Chrissa 🙂 It was Delish!
yes to all of this. oatmeal, carrot cake. holy smokes my mouth is watering!!
It’s so good, Kristen! You should definitely try it 😀
I need more carrot cake in my life. Now I can have it for breakfast too. 🙂
You sure can Maggie 🙂
Yum! I love finding new ways to spice up my morning oatmeal!
Me too Julie 🙂
I do love raisins in my carrot cake and I adore carrot cake. I should try to make this oatmeal one day-it looks intriguing:) I usually eat oatmeal with fruit, nuts and brown sugar.
You should, Terumi! It’s really good! I grew up eating oatmeal with brown sugar and butter myself.
Sounds amazing. I love carrot cake and I love oatmeal. The perfect combo!
I agree Tammy!
Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely wonderful!! Thanks for sharing this!
You are welcome Leah 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Yum! I think my son would LOVE this! And thanks for sharing!