Coconut Carrot Cake Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

canned coconut milk (can also use almond milk or any milk)

1/4 cup

water or more (depending on how thick you like your oatmeal)

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

1/8 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp

ground cloves

salt

1/2 cup

grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)

1/2 cup

old fashioned rolled oats (use gluten free oats if necessary)

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup

1/4 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut (divided for garnish)

2 tbsp

chopped walnuts or pecans (divided)

Optional toppings

dried raisins

toasted coconut chips

chopped walnuts or pecans