This carrot cake porridge is a fun and flavourful breakfast idea, with so many healthy ingredients to start your day. Perfect for a cold winter's day, and I think kids will love it too!
If you love the carrot cake flavours, then you may like to see my carrot cake baked oatmeal for a fun change. It's perfect for a weekend brunch!
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Why this recipe is so good
- Feels like dessert: with all the cosy fall flavours and maple syrup, this is a healthy but indulgent breakfast.
- Easy to make: a super simple breakfast idea that takes very little time.
- Sneaks in some veg: you get vegetables for breakfast, what could be more healthy?!
Ingredients
You only need some carrots and pantry staples for this porridge:
- Oats: use gluten free ones if required.
- Carrots: these are grated, and their natural sweetness comes out when cooked in the porridge.
- Pumpkin seeds: for some crunch.
- Non-dairy milk: choose the option that suits you best.
- Maple syrup: for that all-important hint of sweetness.
- Cardamom: for a little kick of spice.
- Cinnamon: optional, but adds a lovely hint of spice.
Step by step instructions
A super simple recipe that takes very little time, making it perfect for a weekday breakfast:
STEP 1
Add all the ingredients to a pan, with the exception of the toppings, and bring to a very light simmer. Stir continuously for a creamy texture. Pour in more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
STEP 2
Spoon into your bowls, and drizzle with more maple syrup if you have a sweet tooth!
Recipe tips and notes
- Porridge always gets more creamy with more stirring, so do so frequently!
- Try not to let the porridge boil, just have as a very light simmer.
- If you prefer not to use milk, then you can use water only, or half water and half milk. Adjust the amount to the consistency you prefer.
- Adjust the amount of spice and maple syrup to taste preference.
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Carrot cake porridge
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats gluten free if required
- ½ carrot grated
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds + more as a topping
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup + more as an optional topping
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a pan, with the exception of the toppings, and bring to a very light simmer. Stir continuously for a creamy texture, for approximately 8-10 minutes. Pour in more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Spoon into your bowl, and add the toppings if using.
Notes
- Stir frequently for a creamy porridge.
- Try not to let it boil, just have at a light simmer.
- Adjust the amount of milk to your preference.
- If you tolerate cinnamon, then you can add a touch as well.
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
- non-dairy milk has variable scores.
- cardamom scores 0 but has a note that some varieties may not be well tolerated.
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