A well-rounded breakfast is so often thought of as a bowl of oatmeal or plate of eggs.

That can be delicious too, but pairing last nights dessert with your morning coffee always feels really special.

It can also be just as nutrient-rich as classic breakfast foodsit all comes down to what ingredients you use.

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It has all the components of the classic dessertincluding the all-important cream cheese frostingbut its nutrient-rich, and low-sugar.

Those arent the only nutrient-rich ingredients in the recipe either.

Others youll see on the ingredients list are cashews, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

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The first step is making the cake component by combining the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

(Minus the shredded carrotshold off on that for now.)

Then, she uses a separate bowl to combine the wet ingredients.

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Every good carrot cake calls for cream cheese frosting and this baked oats take is no different.

Then, theyre blended up until they take on a gritty texture.

Ready to add some joy to your own morning?

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Watch the episode to see exactly how to make it and get the recipe below.

Preheat the oven to 375F.Prepare and grease a 95 loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of your dry ingredients, except for the shredded carrots.

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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Add in the shredded carrots.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

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Pour the mixture into a baking dish and ensure that all of the oats are completely submerged in liquid.

Add the remaining pecans and raisins.

Bake for 60 minutes, rotating halfway through.

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Freeze for 30 minutes minimum.

Dollop generously on top of the baked oats.

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