Hummingbird Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, carrots, raisins, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, salt, and water.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the honey or maple syrup.
5. Divide the oatmeal among four bowls and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene.
• Oats are a complex carbohydrate that helps keep you feeling full longer.
• Raisins are a good source of potassium and dietary fiber.
• Dates are a great source of dietary fiber and essential minerals.