Carrot Cake Porridge
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
1 serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team
Ingredients:
2 medium carrots, grated
2 cups of water
1 apple, grated
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups milk, reduced fat
¼ cup raisins or sultanas
1-2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
⅓ cup walnuts, pepita, sunflower or flaxseeds (optional)
Serving suggestions:
Natural yoghurt, reduced fat
Maple syrup
Method:
COOK the grated carrot and water in 1 cup of water in the saucepan over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until the carrot begins to soften.
STIR in the grated apple, oats, left over water, milk, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg (if using).
SIMMER gently for 5–8 minutes, stirring regularly, until the oats are creamy and the carrot is soft.
MIX through your chosen crunchy add-in just before serving or sprinkle on top when serving.
SERVE warm with natural yoghurt.
What's Great About It:
This is a well-balanced breakfast that combines fibre-rich oats, fruit and vegetables, and healthy fats for a filling start to the day. The grated apple and raisins add natural sweetness and help create that classic carrot cake flavour with less added sugar.
