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Steel cut oatmeal flavored with raisins, carrots, and walnuts, then cooked up so it tastes like a slice of creamy carrot cake. Sign me up for some of that goodness!

This is the start of a tasty week filled with brunch recipes. I’m kicking things off with a recipe for carrot cake steel cut oatmeal. It’s hearty and creamy, with just a touch of sweetness. Be the cool parent and serve this up for your kids. It’s so sweet and delicious, they may think they’re eating cake instead of good-for-them oatmeal!

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This week, we’ll celebrate the deliciousness of brunch and prepare for Mother’s Day and the summer brunch season.  We have 32 bloggers bringing you their best brunch recipes, from beverages to main dishes, and salads to desserts. There will be delicious recipes for everyone’s taste buds this week. 

UPDATE: At the time of publishing, May 5, 2014, this post included details about a giveaway. After the giveaway ended, some of that information was removed from this post.

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Bob’s Red Mill , OXO, California Walnuts, Grimmway Farms, Baloian Farms, Woot Froot, Dixie Crystals, Whole Foods Orlando, and Bonne Maman

I made this steel cut oatmeal using free product samples from Bob’s Red Mill, California Walnuts, and Grimmway Farms.  All completely delicious components in this brunch treat!

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STEEL CUT OATMEAL RECIPE COOKING TIPS

I adapted this recipe from one that my blogging friend Karen created. Normally, I include links to recipes I adapt from, but sadly, Karen’s site no longer exists.

She used 1/4 cup of shredded coconut in her version, but since I’m allergic to all forms of coconut, I left it out. I went for raisins and walnuts, and an extra dash of almond milk to top mine off.

This will keep well for a few days if you cover it well and keep it in the refrigerator. I had it on day 3 with some maple syrup drizzled over the top.  It made my stomach quite happy.

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I hope you love this steel cut oatmeal as much as I did!

Steel cut oatmeal flavored like carrot cake

Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oatmeal

This hearty oatmeal is creamy, decadent, and healthy all at the same time. With just a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, it's almost like eating cake for breakfast!

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 284kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups steel-cut oats, NOT quick-cooking
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 3 cups milk, I use unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • raisins and chopped walnuts for topping, optional

Instructions

  • To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oats, carrot, milk, water, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes until the oatmeal is tender and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Garnish with raisins and walnuts, and a little extra almond milk or half and half, if desired.

Notes

Slightly adapted from Kitchen Treaty

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 142.6% | Vitamin C: 3.1% | Calcium: 21.6% | Iron: 13.5%

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Steel cut oatmeal is only the beginning of the delicious Brunch Week recipes. Try these, too!

Brunch Eggs:

Easy and delicious Caramelized Onion Tart, Polenta Cakes with Crab & Eggs, Sausage, Spinach and Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, or Mexican Omelete with Plantain, Avocado and Mango Hash.

I’d love a Veggie and Scalloped Potato Frittata, Apple and Sweet Potato Egg Muffin Cups, or a Loaded Veggie Frittata with Sweet Potato and Hatch Chile.

Brunch Starches and Sides:

Dutch Baby with Roasted Strawberries, Strawberry Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast, Strawberry Lemon Crepes, Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oatmeal, or Banana Bacon Pancakes.

Raspberry Oatmeal Pancakes, Mexican Chocolate French Toast with Spiced Blackberry Syrup, and Brown Butter Peanut Butter Doughnuts with Mixed Berry Jelly Icing.

Baked Chocolate Hazelnut Donuts, Banana Coconut Milk Pancakes, or Pumpernickel Bagels.

Main Brunch Dishes:

Are Muscat-Glazed Lamb Lollipops with Roasted Grapes, Spinach and Mushroom Quiche, or Paleo Chicken Waffles up your alley?

Brunch Fruit and Vegetables:

Honeycrisp and & Carrot Waldorf or Hazelnut Crepes with Rum Peaches sound delicious!

Brunch Desserts:

Maybe you’d enjoy Raspberry Lemon Explosion Cake , Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cake , or Simple Oatmeal Cookie Jam Bars.

Beverages:

How about a Frozen Peach Bellini, Raspberry Tequila Sunrise, Pineapple Peach Mimosa, and a Rosemary-Orange Mocktail.

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Comments

    • Kelley, I’m allergic to coconut products, so I can’t say how coconut milk would taste as a substitute for almond milk in this dish. However, coconut milk is thick and creamy, so I imagine that it will add a wonderful richness and creaminess to the oatmeal. I hope you enjoy it!

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    • Thank you! Yes, you can definitely make it overnight, but I would suggest using water instead of almond milk if you’re going to do that, and then just add some almond milk to it when you serve it.

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  9. I eat oatmeal quite often in the mornings…but I’ve never thought about adding these fun flavors, Becca! Carrot cake is pretty high up there on my list of deliciousness, so I definitely need to try this recipe out soon. Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Thanks, Dave! I don’t fix fancy breakfast at my house, so this is as close as it gets. It fits the sweet & savory combo craving really well 🙂

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  10. There are so many brunch choices! As much as I love oatmeal, granola and pancakes, my favorite brunch option is a French Toast Sandwich! I love making a peanut butter sandwich, letting it soak in french toast mixture, and then cooking it in a skillet.
    The oatmeal looks amazing, by the way!

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  11. I usually don’t take the time to make oatmeal, usually just quick oats with cinnamon and sugar, but now I want to make this for breakfast this weekend.

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  14. I have been thinking of ways to use up all of those Grimmway Farms carrots… this is a must! 🙂 It looks lovely, Becca. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. That’s a tough question. Hmmm, I think my favorite brunch item is dutch babies or pancakes with fruit on top with a nice fruit/protein smoothie.

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  17. What fabulous prizes, Becca! I wouldn’t mind winning any one of those! My favorite brunch dish would have to be anything with smoked salmon. I could eat that stuff every which way!

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  19. I love steel cut oatmeal, this looks awesome. I really like sweet brunch food. My favorite is probably oatmeal, apple pancakes.

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  21. You had me at “carrot cake”. I would love this. I don’t eat breakfast but there are a few days a week when I’m on my own for dinner and I can see this as a great option for one of those nights!

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  22. Awesome giveaway! Pinning 🙂 I love French toast with hot sausage! But will eat just about anything. I can’t wait to try this carrot oatmeal recipe! Sounds like it will be great for a pack to work breakfast!

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    • It’s right to have breakfast at any time of day, Bernadette!
      I want to know how to get in on some of those big blogger events that you’ve been a part of…maybe we should write a book! 😉

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  33. I actually will be trying this for my men–they all love oatmeal, especially when it tastes like dessert! Nice one!

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  37. Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe sounds so “Yummi!” Pinned and will try soon. I love waffles smothered with blueberries and strawberries, topped with a little fresh maple syrup…..scrumptious! Thanks so much for this opportunity. Have a great evening 🙂

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  41. As always Becca your recipe looks awesome!! I will defiantly have to print it so I can try it later. 🙂

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  43. My favorite brunch dish is my Mom’s “Egg Bake” which is eggs, cheese and cooked, crumbled bacon, all baked together in a casserole dish. We have it at every holiday and it not only brings wonderful memories but it is delicious! Thanks for an amazing giveaway!!!

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    • Hi Brad! This recipe can easily be adapted for a slow cooker, but you’ll want to substitute water for the almond milk when you cook it. Just stir some of the milk in right before you eat it instead. Although almond milk is non-dairy, I’ve had horrible failure trying to use any sort of refrigerated products in a slow cooker overnight. They end up curdling, and/or tasting sour due to lack of refrigeration. I would hate to see that happen with this recipe!

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  47. I love a good omelet or egg casserole-type dish. The Mexican Omelet recipe that’s posted just might be our Cinco de Mayo dinner tonight!

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  52. Oh, yeah, who wouldn’t love this???? It’s my favorite dessert rolled into a healthy breakfast! Totally delish!!!

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