Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

• • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely grated

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger

  • pinch of cloves and nutmeg

  • 2 1/2 cups milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature, beaten until smooth

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

In a saucepan, combine the oats, carrots, raisins, coconut, brown sugar and spices. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium low and cook until thick and creamy, about 4-5 minutes.

Spoon into bowls and top with a spoonful of cream cheese and the pecans.

Yields 4 servings

Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen