Bored of the same old breakfast options? How about this sweet carrot cake bircher?
This delicious combination of apple, carrot, dried apricots and toasted oats is made extra special with the addition Onken Plain Grain, a slightly sweetened plain yogurt with 5 grains – Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat and Rice. I absolutely love the texture of Onken Plain Grain – it’s creamy, chewy, refreshing and satisfying.
Here's how to make this fun breakfast bircher!
Ingredients
- Small handful rolled oats
- 1 apple, peeled, cored and julienned
- 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned
- 1 handful chopped dried apricots
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pot (450g / 16 oz) Onken Plain Grain yogurt
- 1 handful mixed fruit/berries
Instructions
Put the oats in a dry frying pan.
Toast over a medium heat, shaking continually for a minute or two until golden brown. Tip onto a plate to cool and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the apple, carrot, apricots and cinnamon.
Fold in the Onken Plain Grain.
Serve topped with a scattering of berries and the toasted oats.
Isn't that lush? Sweet breakfast coleslaw really is a thing, and it's yummy!
Have you ever tried sweet coleslaw before? What do you think?
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Carrot cake breakfast bircher
Ingredients
- 1 handful rolled oats
- 1 apple peeled, cored and julienned
- 1 small carrot peeled and julienned
- 1 handful (1 ) dried apricots chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 450 g (15.87 oz) Onken Plain Grain yogurt
- 1 handful (1 ) mixed fruit/berries
Instructions
- Put the oats in a dry frying pan and toast over a medium heat, shaking continually for a minute or two until golden brown. Tip onto a plate to cool and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the apple, carrot, apricots and cinnamon.
- Fold in the Onken Plain Grain.
- Serve topped with a scattering of berries and the toasted oats.
Nutrition
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Jake Ferrer says
Looks like really yummy. It's a MUST try for a change of old breakfast options. Hope my kids will love it. Good luck to me.
Emily Leary says
Yes, good luck! It's really tasty. Let me know what the kids think of it!
Ellie Plummer says
This looks delicious. I love having a big hearty meal for breakfast so I may give this a go.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I hope you give this recipe a go - it's such a tasty, healthy breakfast treat. Let me know!
Preet says
This looks so delicious and of course healthy, love the way you presented it. I would love to try this out, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Emily Leary says
Thank you!
Nati says
This looks great! too bad I'm allergic to apples and carrots, I can only have them cooked.
Emily Leary says
Oh that's too bad, hopefully there's plenty of other fruit and veg you can eat that gives that satisfying crunch.
Flora the Sweaterist says
Even the look of this meal is healthy! I bet it makes one happier on a Monday morning just to look at a plateful of it ;) I love how you arranged the fruits, and it seems like a delicious breakfast!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I always try to fill out my plate with extra fruit and veg.
Mudpie Fridays says
I would never have thought of doing this. Yet looking at the ingredients list it sounds delicious! I can see a new Sunday morning tradition coming on.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Yes, it's really tasty and healthy too.
Jen says
I winced when I first read coleslaw as I'm not a fan of the traditional stuff! This looks delicious though, and a fab change to the usual breakfasts I serve up!
Emily Leary says
HAHA yes never fear, it's a super yummy breakfast.
Stephanie Jeannot says
Wow! I never heard of breakfast coleslaw but it looks like a really great dish. I will try it. Thanks for the recipe.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
Acupofassamtea says
Innovative. What a great way to incorporate veggies into breakfast.
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much!
Amy - All about a Mummy says
Emma you always take such amazing photography I am craving breakfast and it is 11pm! This looks awesome.
Emily Leary says
Aw thank you so much! Hehe sorry for causing late night cravings!
corinne & kirsty says
This looks so appetizing and yummy yet so healthy! I am so boring when it comes to breakfast but this is great to spice it up for me!
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much! Yes this is an easy way to spice up breakfast.
Lenka Dvorakova says
Hello,
this looks very tasty and delicious. I love this combination of fruits. You make a really beautiful pictures of the breakfast.
Emily Leary says
Thanks so much, Lenka.
Beth @ BethinaBox.com says
Oh yum! This looks amazing. I'm saving it to try on the weekend! :D
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
Nicole Vick says
Very interesting recipe! I would not have thought to do this but the ingredients sound really good together. I might have to try this. Do you think this is something that can be made in advance?
Emily Leary says
Thank you. Yes you could definitely make it the night before.
Nazrin Miah says
I love coleslaw! I am actually the only person in my to love coleslaw! Yours looks so good I feel like I would have to pay a full meals worth of pennies for it!
Emily Leary says
Hehe! Glad you like it!
Talya says
Oooooh love the idea of this I have been looking for some breakfast inspo so off to pin this for another day!
Emily Leary says
Yay. Thanks so much for pinning.
Rachael says
That looks so simple and yummy. I love it, it's very clever. :)
Emily Leary says
Thank you! It is super yummy - I have it often now!
Melanie williams says
This is very clever!! Loving the breakfast coleslaw idea - different yet it works visually. I will have to make this and see what the taste is like x
Emily Leary says
Totally agree! Let me know how you found it if you do.
The Frenchie Mummy says
wow that looks so colourful! I need to try this
Emily Leary says
I love seeing the vibrant colours first thing in the morning :)
Joanna Bayford says
Oh I've not heard of this before I'm definitely considering giving breakfast coleslaw a go.
Emily Leary says
That's great - I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think.
Ari says
I have never thought to make a breakfast coleslaw. This is so totally ingenious. It looks like a perfect breakfast. I can’t wait to try it
Emily Leary says
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it.
serena says
This sounds delicious! I haven't tried the yogurt before. Interesting with the grains already in it.
Emily Leary says
Yes it's a really unusual yogurt but really tasty and so perfect for breakfast.
Alex says
Oh wow this looks delicious and i'm tired of having the same breakfasts over and over again! Will pin for later :)
Emily Leary says
Thanks so much and I agree, it's great to have a change from the norm.
Shadlyn Jay says
This very interesting! I never heard of breakfast coleslaw before, but my mind is telling me I should go for it. I will certainly try this out today and see what it taste like. Thanks for sharing recipe! Xo
Emily Leary says
Oh yes do try it. I think you'll love it!
Ondo Lady says
I like coleslaw but i have never tried a sweet coleslaw before. This looks delicious!
Emily Leary says
Oh do give it a go - it's wonderful!
Cia Black says
I wasn't sure where you were going with this at first. Coleslaw for breakfast no thanks, glad I kept reading though as it's not the traditional coleslaw I had envisioned. In fact this looks like something my children would devour and ask for more of.
Emily Leary says
Definitely not traditional coleslaw! My children love it - let me know what yours think of it.
Maria says
I never heard of this mix before!
I'm actually glad I came across your recipe! I've been having the same old bowl of oatmeal for a while now... And don't get me wrong! I love it, but sometimes I feel like I need a little switch up, to keep things interesting ;)
Emily Leary says
Oh if you like oatmeal and fruit, you'll love this. Super yummy and really different.
Katy Stevens says
For a moment I was like NO! Then I read the ingredients and this sounds delicious, and great fun too!
Emily Leary says
Haha yes! It is delicious I promise :)
Starlight and Stories says
Ooo I would never thought of doing this at all, but it really does look delicious. We’ll have to try it out.
Emily Leary says
Oh thank you and yes, do try it out. It's great.
Julie Harbour says
This is a great recipe and it’s heart healthy! I need this!
Emily Leary says
Thanks so much!
kumamonjeng says
Oh, this is how you make coslow?? The pictures are great because I am more of a visual person. May be I should try making some now!
Emily Leary says
Hehe. It's not really coleslaw - that's typically made with sliced onion, carrot, cabbage and salad cream. This is the sweet, breakfast kind!
Joanna says
This is a great idea for a very healthy breakfast full of vitamins. I never thought at coleslaw as a breakfast treat but indeed by adding yogurt instead of mayo and adding some fruits on the side it transforms it from a side salad to a yummy start of the day.
Emily Leary says
It's a great way to mix up breakfast time and try something new!
Mudpie Fridays says
I would never have thought of have breakfast coleslaw! But this sounds totally delicious and I am quite a fan of the traditional type being known scoff tons. I am totally going to be trying this with the fruit too. Thanks for this idea x
Emily Leary says
My pleasure! I hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a go :)
Katie says
Oh wow! I never would have thought to do this but it sounds so delicious!
Katie xoxo
Emily Leary says
It's a really tasty breakfast option!
Emily Fata, www.EmulatingEmily.com says
This looks like an absolutely incredible recipe! I can't wait to try it out myself this coming weekend. Thanks for sharing! :)
Emily Leary says
I hope you enjoy it Emily!
Ger ( It's Me & Ethan) says
Oh that looks delicious ! Simple too to make ! Id never think to even try breakfast "coleslaw"but now , now you have craving it !
Emily Leary says
It's great for times when you get bored of your usual breakfast choice!
Elizabeth O says
This breakfast coleslaw looks delicious and nutritious as well. This is my kind of breakfast and I absolutely try to make this later. I really love it.
Emily Leary says
I'm so glad you like the look of it - I've really enjoyed it the last few times I've had it.
lavandaMichelle says
I was certainly curious by the name, Breakfast “coleslaw” This meal looks delicious and healthy and really simple to make, all the things that I need. Thanks
Emily Leary says
I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try :)
Shell says
I never heard of this product before but it really sounds absolutely wonderful! I’m going to look for it at the store.
Emily Leary says
I hope you enjoy it :)
Victoria says
I would never have thought to eat carrots at breakfast, let alone with yoghurt and fruits! This looks like a yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing. x
Emily Leary says
It's a really tasty combination!
Laura Dove says
Oh this looks SO good!! I love Onken, but never thought to have it like this before! Breakfast coleslaw is definitely going on our breakfast menu!!
Emily Leary says
It's so tasty. I hope you all enjoy it!
Emma says
Breakfast is always a bit bland in our house, so I love finding new breakfast recipes. This looks so healthy and tasty! What a fabulous way to start the day!
Emily Leary says
It definitely brightens up breakfast time!