On cold mornings, this breakfast backpacking recipe hits the spot and warms up the body.
Carrot Cake In A Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1⁄2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 Tbsp diced dried carrots
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp raisins
- 2 Tbsp dry milk
- 1⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 2 Tbsp shredded coconut
Directions:
At home:
Whirl the oats in a blender until about ⅓ of the original size. Put them in a quart freezer bag. Process the carrots in the same manner, adding them to the bag along with the other dry ingredients.
In camp:
Bring 1¼ cups water to a boil in your pot. Add the dry ingredients, stirring well, and bring back to a boil. Remove the pot from the stove, cover tightly, and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir well and top with coconut.
Notes:
For a less strong carrot taste, only use 1 Tablespoon.
Use coconut, rice, or soy milk powder for a vegan version.
This recipe was featured in the Washington Trails Magazine, January/February 2011 issue.