What better way to start this long Easter weekend (in Germany, Friday and Monday are public holidays!) than with a breakfast that tastes like cake? This carrot cake porridge is the perfect Easter breakfast, and a nice change to other more traditional Easter treats like Hot Cross Buns.
Porridge is one of my favorite breakfast options. It’s warm, comforting, and provides a lot of energy for the day. And you can change it up by adding different flavors depending on the season. In winter I made an earthy and spicy beetroot porridge. But with spring in full swing, carrots seemed to be the perfect add-on. They add some sweetness to the porridge and together with the spices it does taste a lot like carrot cake. Doesn’t that sound amazing?
And I added some raisins and walnuts because I think they pair quite nicely with the carrot flavor. But you can basically use any dried fruits or nuts that you like.
For the spices to release even more flavor, I like to roast the oats and spices in ghee first. That’s something I learned from the ayurvedic kitchen, and I love how it makes the porridge extra delicious!
After having posted a lot of carrot-themed recipes over the last couple of weeks (check out my recipes for vegan carrot cake and carrot coconut muffins), I promise this will be the last one for a while.
Have a wonderful Easter weekend and Happy Baking!
Love,
Marion
Carrot Cake Porridge
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon ghee (or coconut oil if vegan)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 50g (1/2 cup) gluten-free oats
- 100g (1 cup) grated carrots
- 250ml (1 cup) milk (I used oat milk)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Directions
- Step 1 In a small saucepan, mix ghee (or coconut oil), spices, and oats and roast for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
- Step 2 Add grated carrots and milk, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Step 3 Stir in raisins, transfer to a bowl, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and any other toppings you like (I added a dollop of nut butter).
