STEEL-CUT CARROT CAKE OATMEAL

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YIELD: 2 LARGE SERVINGS
STEEL-CUT CARROT CAKE OATMEAL
PREP: 10 MINUTES COOK: 25 MINUTES TOTAL: 35 MINUTES
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Cake for breakfast! This hearty oatmeal is creamy, decadent, and healthy all at the same time. Steel-cut oats and finely shredded carrots simmer together with milk, a touch of maple syrup, and comforting spices until you've got ultra-creamy heaven-in-a-bowl.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup steel-cut oats (not quick-cooking)
1 cup finely grated carrot
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups milk or coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Shredded coconut, raisins, and chopped walnuts for topping

DIRECTIONS:

1. To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oats, carrot, coconut, milk, water, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes until the oatmeal is tender and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

2. Serve with a splash of half-and-half or coconut cream along with shredded coconut, raisins, and walnuts sprinkled over the top if desired.