Description
A delectable dessert-worthy breakfast that's super simple and ready in under 15 minutes! Healthy eating staples are taken to a whole new level in this delicious breakfast. Think plump juicy raisins, crunchy pecans, flaked coconut, and traditional Fall spices like cinnamon and ginger - all naturally sweetened with soft caramel-y dates and real maple syrup. The perfect warming breakfast for a chilly Autumn morning! Serves 1.
Ingredients
Scale
Spiced Carrot Cake Oatmeal:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup soy or almond milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp soft pitted dates, chopped (about 2 dates)
- 1 tbsp sultana or Thompson raisins
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp quick oats (or large flake rolled oats - this will increase cooking time)
- 1/3 cup grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1 tbsp flaked coconut
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
Unsweetened Coconut Cream:
- chilled high quality canned coconut cream (look for one with a few ingredients as possible - if listed on the ingredients list, choose a brand with the highest percentage of coconut. Thai Kitchen, Savoy, and Native Forest are some good options.)
To serve:
- 1 spoonful of coconut cream
- additional chopped pecans, raisins, coconut, and grated carrots (all optional)
Instructions
Unsweetened Coconut Cream:
- Simply place your canned coconut cream in the fridge until well chilled. Then, turn the can upside down and open the "bottom" of the can. With good quality coconut cream, half of the can should be a thick coconut milk and the other half should be a thick, dense layer of coconut cream. Scoop the thick cream into a bowl and mix it up to soften the mixture. Feel free to sweeten with maple syrup if desired. I usually like to leave it unsweetened.
- Reserve the rest of the can for curries, smoothies, and other recipes.
Spiced Carrot Cake Oatmeal:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, soy milk, vanilla, and dates.
- Once the mixture begins to gently simmer, whisk vigorously to break up the dates. They should melt completely.
- Once the dates have melted into the liquid, add the raisins and continue to simmer for about 30 seconds to a minute.
- Stir in the oats, grated carrot, ginger, cinnamon, and flaked coconut. Cook according to oats' package instructions (or until nearly thick. Depending on the type of oats you're using this should take between 3-8 minutes.
- Stir in the pecans and maple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve in a bowl and top with a dollop of coconut cream. Add additional toppings