A warm oatmeal recipe with apples and carrots makes for a cozy and nutritious breakfast. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Apple and Carrot Oatmeal
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (or water for a dairy-free version)
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Chopped nuts or seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Cook the oats: In a medium-sized pot, combine the oats and milk (or water). Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the apple and carrot: Stir in the chopped apple, grated carrot, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Let the mixture cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the oats are soft and the apples and carrots are tender.
- Sweeten and serve: Add honey or maple syrup if you like a sweeter flavor. Stir everything together and remove from heat.
- Top and enjoy: Serve the oatmeal warm, topped with chopped nuts or seeds, if desired.
This oatmeal is a wonderful blend of sweetness from the apples and a subtle earthiness from the carrots, with a warm spice mix from the cinnamon and ginger. Perfect for a nourishing breakfast to kickstart your day!
