1 tablespoon coconut oil, ghee, or unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated carrot, from about 1 large carrot
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more to serve
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
Salt
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup raisins or chopped dates
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
To serve:
1/8 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
Over medium heat, warm the oil or butter in a 2-quart or larger pot. Add the grated carrot, maple syrup, spices, and a pinch of salt, and sauté until the carrots begin to caramelize — about 5 minutes.
Add the coconut, raisins, and oats and stir a few times. Add the water, raise the heat, and bring the mixture to boil. Immediately lower the heat and simmer the oats until all of the water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
Add the coconut milk and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the oatmeal is the desired consistency.
Serve topped with some toasted coconut and a drizzle of maple syrup.