Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Though many kids dislike vegetables, offering veggies to your children in fun, exciting ways may make them more willing to try new foods.
Recipe Summary Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Full of fiber and delicious flavor. A great way to start the day, or a hearty dessert!
Ingredients | Fun Healthy Recipes For Kids4 cups water1 cup steel-cut oats1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped½ cup shredded carrot½ cup raisins1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon ground ginger1 pinch salt1 tablespoon butter¾ cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon brown sugar½ cup plain yogurtDirectionsBring water to a boil in a heavy, large saucepan, and stir in the oats. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook oats until they begin to thicken, about 10 minutes; mix in the apple, carrot, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Let the oats simmer until tender, about 20 more minutes.While the oats are simmering, melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and stir in the pecans. Toast the nuts until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 5 minutes, then sprinkle with brown sugar and stir until sugar has melted and coated the pecans.Serve in bowls, each topped with about 2 tablespoons of the pecan mixture and a dollop of yogurt.Info | Fun Healthy Recipes For Kidsprep:
15 mins
cook:
40 mins
total:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
TAG : Carrot Cake OatmealBreakfast and Brunch Recipes, Cereals, Oatmeal Recipes,
