Carrot Cake Oats

Name: Carrot Cake Oats
Ingredients: 1/4 cup steel-cut oats; 1/2 medium banana, thinly sliced; 1 small carrot, peeled and grated; 1 tablespoon raisins; 3/4 cup water; pinch of salt; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 ounce cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

Faith Gorsky|July 23, 2012 2:24 pm EST

Carrot Cake Oats

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Oats have never looked better than when they mimic a decadent cake and can be eaten for breakfast. True to name, this dish is also a great way to sneak in a veggie.

Servings

1

Ingredients

1/4 cup steel-cut oats
1/2 medium banana, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon raisins
3/4 cup water
pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ounce cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

Directions

In a small pan, combine the oats, banana, carrot, raisins, water, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook over medium-low heat until the oats reach your desired consistency, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract to make the frosting. Serve the oats topped with the frosting and walnuts.