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CARROT CAKE PINEAPPLE OATS

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I have always loved carrots — raw, steamed, roasted, blended into smoothies, and as cake!  In fact, I think carrot cake is one of my all-time favourite desserts.  And this recipe delivers the flavours I love in easy, no-bake overnight protein oats that I feel good about serving my family for brekkie!

Carrots are rich in fibre, minerals, and vitamins including A, C and K, as well as beta-carotene and other disease-fighting phytonutrients. Studies suggest that carrot consumption can improve vision, reduce the signs of aging, and help ward off cancer, stroke, heart disease, and cognitive decline.

These Carrot Cake Pineapple Oats contain no refined sugar and are absolutely loaded with protein, fibre, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Doesn’t get much better than that!

Ingredients for two servings:

  • 2/3 cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 2 Tbsp Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein powder

  • 2 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (omit for nut-free)

  • 1 to 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, adjusted to taste

  • 1 to 2 Tbsp raisins, adjusted to taste (optional)

  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond or nut-free milk (I like to use my Almond Cow to make homemade plant-based milk)

  • 1/2 cup grated raw carrot

  • 1/2 cup canned pineapple (crushed or finely diced), drained

  • 1 to 2 Tbsp Lakanto Maple sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste

  • optional toppings: raisins, unsweetened coconut, nuts/seeds or nut butter, or toppings of choice

Directions:

  1. Put oats, protein powder, nuts, coconut, raisins, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a bowl or single-serving mason jar and stir to combine.

  2. Add milk, grated carrot, and pineapple, and stir until well incorporated. Sweeten to taste.

  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours. Stir and add additional milk as needed for desired consistency.

Carrot Cake Pineapple Oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve chilled with your choice of toppings.

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If you like this, be sure to check out my Carrot Cake Overnight Protein Oats and Chocolate Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.