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Carrot Cake Oatmeal

January 15, 2018 · 15 Comments

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Chewy steel cut oats, tender shredded carrots, sweet raisins, warm spices, and barely softened pecans combine to create this hearty bowl of Carrot Cake Oatmeal.

Carrot Cake Oatmeal - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

I am so happy to be sharing my friend Barbara’s new cookbook, The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook, with you today. I’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for its release and in case you are wondering, it is everything the new Instant Pot fans could possibly wish for in a pressure cooking cookbook.

This recipe for Carrot Cake Oatmeal is made with steel cut oats and it’s beyond easy to make. I love that you can just add all the ingredients to the pressure cooker and then walk away. No stirring or babysitting required. This oatmeal is rich in spices, hearty enough to keep you full until lunch, and with a dollop of whipped cream on top, it’s a breakfast treat. (I highly recommend that this whipped cream too!)

If you’ve not yet tried steel cut oats, this easy breakfast recipe is a terrific way to give them a try. Or if you, like so many other people, have a shiny new pressure cooker that you love, this is especially for you. No pressure cooker in your life? Not a fan of steel cut oats? Guess what? You can still make this Carrot Cake Oatmeal.

Carrot Cake Oatmeal made in the pressure cooker or on the stovetop - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

To make this recipe on the stovetop

Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan. Add the oats and saute for 2-3 minutes until they are fragrant. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the oats are soft and the liquid has been absorbed about 20-25 minutes.

To make this recipe with old-fashioned oatmeal

Skip the butter and combine the remaining ingredients (subbing old-fashioned oats and reducing the water to 2 cups total) in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook until the oats have softened and the liquid has been absorbed about 5 minutes.

Carrot Cake Oatmeal topped with whipped cream is a breakfast treat! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

For more delicious breakfast ideas, check out our full collection of Oatmeal Recipes. We eat oatmeal from breakfast at least twice a week and my family is always ready to try a new recipe. Chocolate Chip Banana Streusel Oatmeal, Slow Cooker Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Nuts, and Spiced Vanilla Chai Oatmeal are all on my list to try soon. Last but not least, if a bowl of oatmeal isn’t going to satisfy your craving for cake, try this recipe for Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!

Kitchen Tip: I use this pressure cooker and this cookbook to make this recipe.

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins, plain or golden
  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • milk, maple syrup, or freshly whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
  1. Select simmer/saute on the pressure cooker and add the butter to melt. Add the oats. Toast for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they're fragrant and smell nutty.

  2. Stir in the water, carrots, spices, raisins, pecans, and brown sugar. Lock the lid in place and select high pressure for 10 minutes. 

  3. When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Quick release the pressure or allow it to release naturally. Stir the oatmeal and either serve or cover again and allow the oatmeal to reach your desired thickness.

  4. Serve topped with milk, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

Notes

The actual "pressure cooking" time for this oatmeal is only 10 minutes, However you'll want to allow about 10-15 minutes for the pressure cooker to come to cooking temperature and an additional 5-10 minutes as needed to thicken the oatmeal while resting.

Carrot Cake Oatmeal is a breakfast treat that the whole family will love! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Stefanie says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:41 am

    Yum! I need to get the Instant Pot and that cookbook. Thanks for review.

    Reply
  2. BARBARA SASSANO says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Your recipes look great. I really like your site design. Is it a predesigned site or did someone design it from scratch?

    Reply
  3. Karole Grace says

    January 15, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Is there a way thiscould be made on top of the stove? I don’t have a pressure cook – would like to know how it could be made without one. Thank you….

    Reply
    • Mary says

      January 15, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Absolutely. If you scroll up in the recipe, I provided stovetop directions.

      Reply
  4. DebbieLB @KidsCowsandGrass.com says

    January 15, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Because I totally trust you, I followed your link and bought the cookbook!! I did the same for the book Stolen Jesus you recommended and I loved it! So…thanks for the recommendation and this recipe looks delish!!

    Reply
  5. Rie says

    January 15, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    Don’t have a pressure cooker (or steel cut oats) so thank you very much for providing alternatives. Will be making this for sure.

    Reply
  6. chris says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    I made this from Barbara’s book last week and loved it! Actually, I made it on Monday for lunch (my husband doesn’t like cooked oatmeal in any form so it’s out for breakfast unless I want to be a short order cook), and used it for my lunch all week. So delicious and easy to reheat in a bowl and then add a splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk and a touch more maple syrup. I will be repeating soon!

    Reply
  7. Barbara Schieving says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    So glad you loved the recipe and my cookbook. I love how you topped them. Looks great! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Kristen Chidsey says

    January 19, 2018 at 7:24 am

    OH this looks great Mary! I have a recipe for oven baked carrot cake, but I need to try this quick version. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  9. Deb says

    January 28, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    Can this be cooked in crock pot?

    Reply
    • Mary says

      January 28, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      You should be able to cook it that way. I can’t speak to how long it will take though. If you do try it, let me know how it works for you!

      Reply
  10. Kayla says

    September 12, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Very delicious 😋 tastes just like carrot cake love how sweet and creamy it is thank you so much for this recipe

    Reply
  11. priyanka says

    January 1, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    Wow this looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it.

    Thank you for the great recipe!
    Have a great day.
    Priyanka

    Reply
  12. Nancy Jane Neal says

    April 19, 2019 at 7:47 am

    Try adding a spoonful of cream cheese frosting on the top! Num, num and num.

    Reply
    • Mary Younkin says

      April 19, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      Oh! I bet that is delicious, Nancy!

      Reply

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