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Apple Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • ½ C rolled oats use gluten-free oats if needed
  • ¾ C grated peeled carrots
  • 1 ¼ C your choice of milk I used coconut
  • 1 ½ T maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 diced apple
  • 1 T coconut oil
  • 2 T chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely grate the carrots.
  2. On medium heat, whisk together coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add in the grated carrots, chia seeds, and rolled oats. Bring to a low boil and then reduce the heat to let the mixture simmer. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. While the oatmeal is cooking, sauté your diced apple in coconut oil and add a pinch of cinnamon. Cook until fork tender.
  5. When the oatmeal is done, portion into bowls, top with sautéed apples, and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Other yummy things you can top your oats with are shredded coconut, chopped nuts, raisins, or coconut whipped cream.