Oatmeal, apple and carrots

Here’s a detailed recipe for a wholesome and hearty Oatmeal with Apple and Carrots — perfect for a nourishing breakfast or snack. This dish is lightly sweet, packed with fiber, and naturally flavored with the goodness of apples and carrots.

🥣 Oatmeal with Apple and Carrots Recipe

Servings: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10–15 minutes
Total time: 20–25 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)

• 2 cups milk (or water, or a mix of milk and water; plant-based milk like almond or oat works too)

• 1 medium apple, grated (any sweet variety like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp)

• 1 medium carrot, grated

• 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional, for added nutrition)

• Nuts or seeds for topping (e.g., walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds)

• Raisins or dried cranberries (optional, about 1–2 tablespoons)

🍳 Directions

1. Prep the Ingredients

• Wash and grate the apple (leave skin on for extra fiber, core and seeds removed).

• Wash, peel (if desired), and grate the carrot.

• Set them aside.

2. Cook the Oats

• In a medium saucepan, add:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 2 cups milk (or your chosen liquid)

  • Pinch of salt

• Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a low simmer.

3. Add Flavor and Texture

• Once the oats start to soften (after about 2–3 minutes of simmering), stir in:

  • Grated apple

  • Grated carrot

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

  • 1 tbsp chia or flax seeds (optional)

• Cook everything together for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and the carrots are soft.

4. Sweeten and Finish

• Once everything is cooked to your desired consistency, turn off the heat and stir in:

  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

5. Serve

• Spoon into bowls.

• Top with:

  • A sprinkle of cinnamon

  • Chopped nuts or seeds

  • A drizzle of maple syrup

  • A few raisins or dried cranberries, if using

📝 Notes & Variations

• Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk (like almond, soy, or oat) and maple syrup instead of honey.

• Add protein: Stir in a spoonful of nut butter (like almond or peanut butter), or a scoop of protein powder at the end of cooking.

• Make-ahead tip: Cook a big batch and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water.

• Overnight oats version: Combine all ingredients (uncooked) in a jar, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy chilled or warmed up.