Ooooh yes — Carrot Cake Oatmeal with Cream Cheese Swirl 🥕🍚💫 is cozy comfort in a bowl. Like your favorite springtime dessert met your weekday breakfast and they fell deliciously in love. Warm spices, soft carrots, creamy oats… and then that dreamy swirl? Instant ✨main character breakfast✨.
🥕 Carrot Cake Oatmeal with Cream Cheese Swirl
Ingredients:
For the oats:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water (or a mix)
- ½ cup finely shredded carrot
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: raisins or chopped walnuts
For the cream cheese swirl:
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or powdered sugar
- Splash of milk to thin, if needed
Instructions:
- Simmer the oats:
In a pot, combine oats, milk, shredded carrot, spices, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thick and creamy (~7–10 mins). Stir often! - Make the swirl:
In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sweetener until smooth and swirlable. Add a tiny splash of milk if needed to loosen it up. - Serve it up:
Spoon oats into a bowl, swirl in that dreamy cream cheese topping, and sprinkle with walnuts, coconut flakes, or a dash of cinnamon for extra charm ✨
Serving Vibe:
Perfect for a cozy morning with a mug of tea, a cardigan, and maybe a little “Rainy Day Jazz” playlist. You earned this edible hug. 🧣☁️💕
Want a reel idea with cozy steam, creamy close-ups, and a swoon-worthy swirl shot? Or a cute caption with carrot cake puns? I’m all ears 🥕
