MAKE THE OATMEAL:
| 2/3 cup rolled oats 1 Tbsp flax seeds (or ground flax seeds) 1 Tbsp dried chia seeds 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (or honey) 1/2 cup carrots (shredded) 1/2 cup apple (chopped, no need to peel) 4 dates (pits removed and chopped, or dried fruit of your choice) 2 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut (or coconut flakes) 2 Tbsp chopped pecans (or chopped walnuts) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups almond milk (or milk of your choice, such as skim, 2 %, or soy)Add to a medium size bowl and stir to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to eat, add 1-2 Tbsp of almond milk if desired. You can either warm it up on the stove or microwave, but we like it best served cold!http://eatrealamerica.com/recipes/carrot-cake-overnight-oatmeal/ |