“Carrot Cake” Oat Bran Bowl

A warm and cozy bowl of “carrot cake” oats spiced with ground cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar. A breakfast bowl that’s hearty, flavor-packed, and nutritionally dense.

The best thing? It’s healthy, filling, and definitely curved my sweet tooth without being overwhelming and too junky.

In truth, this carrot cake oat bran bowl seriously made the rest of my morning. I am feeling so alert and energized. All it takes is just a handful of ingredients and patience to not eat the whole damn thing while it’s coming altogether.

Additionally, This recipe is plant-based and vegan – so pick up those spoons and dig in.

Additional Topping Ideas:

• Shredded carrots
• Maple syrup
• Raisins
• Honey
• Dairy-free yogurt
• Cinnamon
• Brown sugar
• Ginger

More Oat Bran Bowl Recipes:

• Butter Oat Bran Bowl
• Spinach & Tofu Oat Bran Bowl
• Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oat Bran

How To Toast Walnuts

You can toast walnuts in the oven, or on the stovetop. I choose to toast them in pan on a stove because this is the easiest, fastest, risk-averse way to do it (walnuts can burn quickly if you’re not careful).

Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Then, pour walnuts into the pan in a single layer. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and slightly brown.

Recipe Notes

1. I used pre-shredded carrots in this recipe. It’s easy, fast, and convenient. However, if you have whole carrots, you can shred them with a vegetable peeler.
2. Oat bran hasn’t matched in popularity with old-fashioned oats, so it may be challenging to find – even in bigger cities. If you don’t want to waste time, gas, and effort, you can purchase oat bran online.
3. If you do not have non-dairy milk, that’s fine. Water will do, too.

“Carrot Cake” Oat Bran Bowl

A warm and cozy bowl of "carrot cake" oat bran spiced with ground cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar. A breakfast bowl that's hearty, flavor-packed, and nutritionally dense.

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Course Breakfast

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/3 cup oat bran
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup non-dairy milk or water
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts

Instructions

 

• In a pot over medium heat, add coconut oil and shredded carrots. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
• Then, stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add oats and non-dairy milk/water and stir combine ingredients. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until oats are creamy.
• Serve and add toasted walnuts and additional toppings of choice (optional).

Keyword Affordable, Fiber, Gluten Free, Healthy, Vegan

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