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.