Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD
A delicious and nutritious start to your day!
- 8 oz unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- pinch of salt
- 1 small carrot shredded
- 1 Tbsp raisins
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup egg whites like All Whites
- 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
Add almond milk, spices, salt, shredded carrot and raisins to a small saucepan. Bring to simmer on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and add in oats. Cook until thick porridge texture.
Remove from heat and stir in egg whites. Place back on the warm burner and allow to sit for 1-2 minutes with the lid on. The texture will gradually thicken. Pour into bowl and top with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Double, or triple the recipe. Reheat in the microwave with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
Calories 377; Fat 15g; Saturated Fat 0.6g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 319mg; Potassium 532mg; Carbohydrate 45g; Fiber 9g; Sugar 9g; Protein 19g