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

Carrot Cake Oat Bran

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup 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 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Artisana Raw Coconut Butter
• 1 tablespoon dried raisins

Method

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

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

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

Nutrition per entire recipe: 401 Calories, 15.7g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 66.0g carbohydrate, 13.8g fiber, 22,3g sugars, 9.9g protein

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