Name: Carrot Cake Oatmeal with a Protein Boost
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (steel cut oats work fine too); 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your choice milk); 1/2 cup water; 1 large carrot, shredded (about 1/2 cup) sometimes I even buy the baby food pouches of carrots. Works great! They have all kinds that mix great into oatmeal and shakes.; 2 tbsp raisins; 2 dashes cinnamon; 2-3 drops vanilla extract; Drizzle of agave nectar or a few dates to add a bit of natural sweetness; 1 scoop Growing Naturals Vanilla Blast Pea Protein powder (amps up the tastiness and nutrition about 75%!)

Carrot Cake Oatmeal with a Protein Boost

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Servings

Calories

367

Ingredients

1/2 cup old fashioned oats (steel cut oats work fine too)
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your choice milk)
1/2 cup water
1 large carrot, shredded (about 1/2 cup) sometimes I even buy the baby food pouches of carrots. Works great! They have all kinds that mix great into oatmeal and shakes.
2 tbsp raisins
2 dashes cinnamon
2-3 drops vanilla extract
Drizzle of agave nectar or a few dates to add a bit of natural sweetness
1 scoop Growing Naturals Vanilla Blast Pea Protein powder (amps up the tastiness and nutrition about 75%!)

Directions

Place the oats, milk, and water in a small pot and heat over medium until simmering. Turn down heat to low and cook for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, shred the carrot.
After the oats have simmered for 3 minutes, add the shredded carrot, raisins, and cinnamon to the pan. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Cook to desired consistency then turn off heat and add the vanilla extract, protein powder and sweetener.
Transfer to a bowl, and top with your favorites if you like… , 1 TBSP nut butter,hemp seed hearts, flaxmeal, chia seeds raw almonds or walnuts are all nice options

Nutrition

Calories 367, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 25 grams, Carbs 54 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 8 grams

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