Carrot Cake Oatmeal

I got this recipe from my Meatout Monday Recipes. I made a triple bath as I had carrots from my garden that I wanted to use. I found it to be more tasty the next day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk


• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.2 Tablespoons coconut milk cream-optional


• 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon


• 1/4 teaspoon ginger


• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg


• pinch of salt


• 1 large carrot finely grated-1 heaping cup


• 1/2 cup regular oats


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract-no imitations please


• 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup


• 1/3 cup nuts


• 1/3 cup raisins

Topping:

• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts


• 1 Tablespoon coconut milk cream-optional


• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup


• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut


• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a small kettle, heat the milk, lemon juice and coconut cream.


2. Stir in spices and salt .
   Add carrots and oats and cook for about 8 minutes, or until oats is soft.


3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, maple syrup, and walnuts.


4. Mix topping ingredients, Serve on top of oatmeal.

Enjoy!!!