15-Minute Carrot Cake Porridge with Golden Flax & Walnuts

Wholefood Wednesday

Carrot-cake comfort on a weekday clock: creamy oats, naturally sweet carrot, golden flax and toasted walnuts, ready in 15 minutes.

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PREP5 mins

COOK10 mins

SERVES2

LEVELEasy

Breakfast without the morning scramble

Grating the carrot straight into the pan lets it soften while the oats cook, so there is no extra washing-up. Ground flax thickens the porridge and walnuts add the crunch of carrot cake without turning breakfast into pudding.

Make-ahead shortcut: grate the carrot and measure the dry ingredients the night before. In the morning, tip everything into the pan and breakfast is nearly done.

The recipe

Vegetarian · Easy to make vegan · High-fibre breakfast

Ingredients

100g Infinity Foods Organic Rolled Oatflakes (1kg pack selected)
1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
1 tbsp Organic Ground Golden Flaxseed (1kg pack selected)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch ground ginger and fine salt
450ml milk or unsweetened plant drink
1 tsp maple syrup or honey, plus more to taste
35g Organic Walnut Halves (500g pack selected), roughly chopped
2 tbsp yoghurt or plant-based yoghurt, optional

Method

Put the oats, grated carrot, ground flax, cinnamon, ginger, salt and milk into a medium saucepan. Stir well before placing over a medium heat.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring often, until the carrot is tender and the porridge is creamy. Add a splash more milk if it becomes too thick.
Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, watching closely.
Stir the maple syrup or honey through the porridge. Divide between two bowls and finish with the toasted walnuts, yoghurt and an extra pinch of cinnamon.

Useful variations

Apple version: swap the carrot for one coarsely grated eating apple.
Extra protein: stir in two tablespoons of yoghurt or a spoonful of nut butter after cooking.
Meal-prep: cool promptly, refrigerate for up to two days and reheat with extra milk until piping hot.

Allergen note: contains oats and walnuts. Use certified gluten-free oats if required, check the suitability of your milk or plant drink, and omit walnuts for a nut-free bowl. Products packed by Rough & Ready Whole Foods may not be suitable for coeliacs; always check the product page and packaging.

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