CARROT CAKE PROTEIN OATMEAL

Ingredients:

• ½ cup whole rolled oats
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Small pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• ⅓ cup finely grated carrot (about 1 carrot)
• 6 pecans or walnuts, toasted (to taste) and then broken into pieces
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ tsp natural liquid vanilla extract
• 2 small scoops Metagenics vanilla protein powder OR 1 scoop of another protein

Optional toppings: extra nuts, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt OR *vegan coconut yogurt*, coconut flakes…

Instructions:

1. Place all dry ingredients (except the protein powder) in a small container with an airtight lid.
2. Put the lid on and shake to mix.
3. Add all remaining ingredients (except the protein powder & the yogurt), cover and stir until well combined.
4. Place the sealed container in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Remove the lid, add the scoop of protein powder & a little more almond milk depending on the desired consistency.
6. Optional toppings: Extra nuts, yogurt, coconut flakes…

You can eat it cold, or microwave it briefly to warm it up on a winter morning.

Enjoy with a good cup of tea or coffee.