Apple Nut Hot Cereal

INGREDIENTS: 

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• 1 T coconut oil

• 1 apple, peeled and diced

• 1/4 cup of chopped dates 

• Sea salt 

• 1.5 t cinnamon 

• Dash of nutmeg 

• 1.5 T shredded coconut 

• 1/2 cup of chopped, raw nuts (I used pecans, walnuts, cashews, & pumpkin seeds) 

• 1 cup unsweetened Almond milk 

TOPPINGS: 

• Banana slices 

• 1 T nut butter 

DIRECTIONS: 

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• Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the coconut oil until melted. 

• Add the apples and nuts, sprinkle salt and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes. 

• Lower heat to low and add the almond milk, shredded coconut, dates, and cinnamon. Stir, raise heat and bring to a boil. Allow to boil while stirring for a minute. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. 

• Serve hot with toppings. I used banana slices, 1 T nut butter, and dash of nutmeg.