Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Name: Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup quick cooking steel cut oats; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; pinch of nutmeg (optional); 3 tablespoons carrot (finely grated or chopped); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

March 22, 2015 · 545 Comments

5 from 2 votes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

**Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Quaker Oats. All opinions expressed are completely my own, as per usual.**

Ever since I took my spin class last Thursday, I’ve had this song in my head. I’m still not sick of it…5 days later… which is kind of surprising and concerning because after one repeat play, my 6 year old was like “Change the song MOM” grumble grumble grumble.

Whatever kid. I love this song. {Hey MKTO….call me 😉 }

I even texted the link to my husband and said he should learn the words and lip sync it to me when he gets home in May. There’s a -17% chance of that happening, but a girl can dream.

Ooh, you know what’s even better than lip syncing? Gord participating in a flash mob!! I would pay good money to see that because he HATES dancing. And I LOVE it.

It’s a good thing that boy is one ripped, charming gentleman because without that our relationship would have been sunk.

You don’t dance? See ya.

I was *thisclose* to convincing him to come to a zumba class last summer in exchange for him getting another firearm. I’m not sure what made him back out of it in the end, but I think it may have had something to do with me wanting to record it and post it on Instagram.

ANYWAYS. That had nothing to do with today’s post. But that’s the usual ’round these parts, so sorry for the awful segue.

ANYWAYS…

Today I’m sharing a healthy breakfast recipe that is ready in a snap using the new Quaker Quick 3-Minute Steel Cut Oats.

If you’ve ever made steel cut oats before, you know how much of a pain they can be to make. They’re super healthy, but my morning routine does not include waiting over the stove for at least 30 minutes for breakfast to be served. So, I’m so glad Quaker came up with a 3 minute version that is the same nutty taste and texture as the original that can be made in a microwave.

Instead of making just plain 100% whole grain steel cut oats, I decided to add in a few extras to make carrot cake oatmeal that actually tastes pretty similar to carrot cake! It’s always a good day when I can eat dessert for breakfast. #winning

Here’s how to make it:

Start by pouring some of these Quaker Quick 3-Minute Steel Cut Oats into a bowl. You should be able to find them pretty easily at your grocery store.

To your oats, add in some water.

Also, carrot! I’d recommend shredding your carrots instead of just chopping them like I did. Especially if you’re trying to trick your kids into eating orange vegetables. For breakfast. Make them as small as possible 😉

You’ll also want to add in a little nutmeg and a little more cinnamon.

And for a little sweetness, add in a drizzle of maple syrup.

After 3 minutes in the microwave, your breakfast is done!

I added a few chopped walnuts, another drizzle of maple syrup and more cinnamon to finish mine off, but you can add in whatever else you’d like to make it how your family likes it.

I’m not sure if oatmeal sounds as appetizing to you as it does to me, but holy smokes, I could go for a bowl of this right about now.

If you don’t want to take the extra 45 seconds to grate a few tablespoons of carrot, Quaker also has Brown Sugar & Cinnamon and Blueberries & Cranberries flavors available in pouches that are even faster and more convenient breakfast options if you’re on the go.

Anyhow, I’d highly recommend giving these a try to see if your family likes them as much as mine does! i love having another option in my breakfast rotation.

Printable recipe below! Have a great day, friends!

Love Oats? Try these other recipes: