Belly-Warming Carrot Cake Oatmeal

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.

Wash and grate 2 carrots using a fine grater.

In a saucepan, add 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats, the grated carrots, 0.5 teaspoon allspice, 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon, and some raisins if desired.

Add 2 cups of macadamia milk to the saucepan.

Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.

Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

After cooking, serve the oatmeal in a bowl.

Top with coconut cream, chopped walnuts, chia seeds, and a fig.

Cooking Techniques

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