Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Ingredients

1 cup coarse-grated carrots
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup steel cut or old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar or Dixie Crystals Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon, Vietnamese preferred
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconut flakes optional
Maple syrup, optional as needed

In a saucepan large enough to hold all ingredients, combine water and carrots and bring to a boil. Once boiling, simmer for 3 minutes. Add oats, salt, and sugar. Simmer uncovered until oats are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla extract. If needed, add a touch of milk or water to bring it to the right consistency.
If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts and or coconut flakes. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

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