Start your morning off happy with this lovely carrot cake oatmeal. It's hearty, warming and oh-so-delicious with real ingredients + spices. Grab a large pot and make enough for the whole week.
Add oats to simmering water. Reduce heat to medium-low, adjusting as necessary to keep a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick.
Stir in apple, shredded carrots, ginger root, sea salt, coconut sugar and cinnamon. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir once more to thoroughly mix.
Portion oatmeal mixture into bowls then add candied pecans, raisins and coconut flakes to top. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can make candied pecans while the oats are cooking.
Swap the steel cut oats with the oats of your choice and follow the package directions for cooking.
The ginger is a bit spicy, so omit if you do not want that much spice or swap it with 1/4 tsp ground ginger.
Swap the raisins with chopped dates, cranberries or the dried fruit of your choice.