Considering my fondness for dessert-inspired oats (Girl Scout Oatmeal, anyone?), it was only a matter of time before my favorite cakes starting influencing my breakfast choices. Read below to see my recipe for carrot cake oat bran. Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast?

Caroline’s Coconutty Carrot Cake Oat Bran

(Serves 1)

Ingredients:

• 6 T. oat bran, dry (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
• 1 cup non-dairy milk, such as almond, hemp, or rice milk
• 1 small banana, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/2 t maple extract
• 1/2 t ground cloves
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1 T Artisana Raw Coconut Butter
• 1 T dried fruit, such as currants or raisins

Method:

1. Combine oat bran and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add banana and carrot. Stir continuously as the liquid absorbs, ensuring that the banana and carrot disintegrate into the oat bran.

3. Once the mixture has begun to thicken, add maple extract, cloves, and cinnamon.

4. When the mixture has reached your desired consistency, pour into serving bowl and top with coconut butter and dried fruit.

5. ENJOY.

Filed under: Recipe