Carob Oatmeal

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Oatmeal = boring breakfast, right?

Ah, but this isn’t just any old oatmeal.

Steel-cut oats – which lend a satisfying chewiness – are mixed with thick and rich carob-y deliciousness and topped with some toasty nuts and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.  Oh, what a yummy way to start your day!

Why Use Carob Instead of Chocolate?

Cocoa comes from the cacao plant which is a source of beneficial phytochemicals; however, cocoa and chocolate also contain many harmful chemicals including phenylethylamine, theophylline, theobromine, and caffeine.

These chemicals have been shown to stress the kidneys, the adrenals, and the liver, contribute to lower bone density, cause a loss of vitamin B and vitamin C in the body, increase the risk of diabetes, aggravate PMS, and cause migraines and mood swings.

On the other hand, carob is a super healthy food. It does not contain caffeine, phenylethylamine, theophylline, and theobromine found in chocolate, so it doesn’t carry with it the negative health effects that chocolate does.

Where Can I Buy Carob?

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Here’s where I buy my carob. Make sure you get good carob that is toasted.

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Carob Oatmeal

Carob Oatmeal

A delicious and healthy breakfast treat.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 8 minutes
Course Breakfast
YIELD 3 cups
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Ingredients

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

  • pure maple syrup
  • chopped nuts
  • coconut milk
  • pitted cherries - I prefer frozen cherries in this recipe
  • sliced bananas

Instructions

  • Place 1 cup milk, carob powder, and salt into a small slow cooker. (See note #2.) Whisk together until carob is dissolved and there are no lumps.
    Add remaining 2 cups milk.
  • Stir in oats.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. (See note #3.)
  • When cereal is done, stir in date sugar, nut butter, chopped nuts, and vanilla. Stir cereal well to thicken.
    Serve hot topped with any or all of the optional toppings.

Notes

1. If your carob powder is lumpy, sift through a mesh strainer first to break them up as hard lumps do not dissolve well.
2. This recipe is for a small (7-cup) slow cooker. Recipe may be adjusted for different size slow cookers.
3. All slow cookers cook differently.
  • If your crock pot cooks hot, then you may find that your overnight cereal tends to burn. To prevent this, be sure to cook on low and use an appliance timer to turn the slow cooker on and off automatically.
  • If your hot cereal turns out too thin or too thick, adjust liquid amount accordingly the next time you prepare overnight hot cereal. See this post for troubleshooting crock pot cooking.
Yield: 2 to 3 servings

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2 Comments

    1. Hi Callie,
      I haven’t tried this in an Instant Pot or on the stove, but I think it should work if you replace the oat groats with steel-cut oats. It may even work with regular rolled oats.

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