10-Minute Apple Carrot Oatmeal Recipe
This comforting and nutritious 10-Minute Apple Carrot Oatmeal combines the natural sweetness of apples and carrots with wholesome rolled oats, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for a quick, warm breakfast, this oatmeal is easy to customize with your favorite toppings and uses simple ingredients for a hearty start to your day.
- Author: Viktoria
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Oatmeal Base
- 1½ cups rolled oats (use certified gluten free if needed)
- 1 cup grated carrot (add more or less based on your preference)
- 1 medium apple, diced (peeling optional)
- 1 cup milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
- 1 cup water
Flavors and Sweeteners
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (or to taste; omit if apples provide enough sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, grated carrot, diced apple, milk, water, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir well to mix.
- Heat and Simmer: Place the saucepan on medium heat. Stir occasionally as the mixture heats until it begins to simmer gently.
- Cook Oatmeal: Continue cooking the oatmeal for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning, until the oats are soft and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the oatmeal warm. Top with additional maple syrup or honey, peanut butter drizzle, berries, sliced bananas, raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts according to your preference.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten free.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup or honey, or omit it if apples are sweet enough.
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice including dairy or other plant-based alternatives.
- Adding toppings like nuts or dried fruits adds texture and nutritional value.
- Stir frequently while cooking to avoid burning on the bottom of the pan.
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