10-Minute Apple Carrot Oatmeal
The Best 10-Minute Apple Carrot Oatmeal packed with hearty oats, sweet apples, carrots, and maple syrup. A comforting and nutritious breakfast perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1½ cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
1 cup grated carrot
1 medium apple, diced (peeling optional)
1 cup milk of choice (such as unsweetened almond milk)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine the ingredients
In a medium saucepan, add the rolled oats, grated carrots, diced apple, milk, water, maple syrup or honey (if using), cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Heat the oatmeal
Stir the mixture and cook over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer.
Cook until tender
Continue cooking for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning, until the oats are soft and creamy.
Serve warm
Divide into bowls and enjoy warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
If you prefer a sweeter oatmeal, add extra maple syrup or honey when serving.
Apples naturally sweeten the oatmeal, so additional sweetener may not be necessary.
For a creamier texture, replace the water with additional milk.
This recipe can easily be doubled for meal prep.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk.
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/10-minute-apple-carrot-oatmeal/
