Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup regular oats
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely shredded carrot (about 3 medium carrots)
• 1 tablespoon coconut milk cream (you can substitute more banana)
• 1 small ripe banana, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (agave can be substituted)
• 3 tablespoons crushed walnuts

Recipe

• 1 grate carrot with a grater, yielding one full cup.
• 2 in a pot over medium heat, bring almond milk, coconut milk cream, and lemon juice to a boil. add spices and salt.
• 3 add carrots and oats. cook for about 6-8 minutes while stirring.
• 4 add vanilla extract, crushed walnuts, maple syrup and thinly sliced bananas. whisk vigorously until bananas are integrated into the oatmeal.
• 5 remove from heat and allow time for oatmeal to cool.
• 6 serve with favorite toppings.