Low Sugar Gluten Free Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Total time18 min

Prep time8 min

Cook time10 min

Low Sugar Gluten Free Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Ingredients

2 servings

1 cup gluten free oats (rolled)
2 cups milk
Horizon Organic Whole High Vitamin D Milk - 0.5 Gallon Horizon Organic 2% Reduced Fat High Vitamin D Milk - 0.5 Gallon Horizon Organic Whole DHA Omega-3 Milk - 0.5 Gallon Horizon Organic 2% Reduced Fat DHA Omega 3 Milk - 0.5 Gallon a2 Milk 2% Reduced Fat Milk
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½ cup water
1 medium carrot, finely grated (about ½ cup)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
¼ tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp salt

For the cream cheese swirl

2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tbsp milk

For serving

2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 tbsp raisins (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp milk until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.
2
Combine the milk, water, grated carrot, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the carrot begins to soften, about 3 minutes.

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