AIP Breakfast Porridge - Spiced Carrot (Paleo, Whole30, and Egg-free)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut powder

Almond milk is lower in calories, while coconut powder provides a coconut flavor.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is more affordable.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while butter is a common substitute.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide a nut-free option that is often less expensive.

Chop the carrots into small pieces and chop the cauliflower into small pieces.

Put the chopped carrots and cauliflower into a steamer basket.

Fill a pan with a couple of inches of water and set it to boil over high heat.

Once the water is boiling, place the steamer basket with a lid over it and reduce the heat.

Set a timer for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, check the veggies to ensure they are very tender.

Transfer the tender veggies to a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon of ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of mace, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt to the bowl.

Add 1 can of coconut milk or about 1.5 cups of an equivalent milk like tiger nut milk.

Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup (omit if on Whole30).

Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or hand blender.

Serve in a bowl and top with slices of fresh pear, raisins, and a drizzle of melted coconut butter.

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