Slowcooker Honey, Lemon & Ginger Oats

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with less processing.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen fruit

Frozen fruit can be more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and still provide crunch.

Get the slow cooker ready for overnight oats.

Whisk together 2 cups of quick oats with 4 cups of liquid (1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and 2 cups water).

Zest a lemon, making sure to avoid the white pith, and add the zest to the mixture.

Juice the lemon and add the juice to the slow cooker.

Add honey to taste, adjusting based on preference.

Add a 1-inch piece of ginger to the mixture without grating it.

Add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and stir everything together.

Incorporate 1 egg yolk into the mixture for added richness (optional).

Add 2 sugar cookie sleigh ride tea bags to the mixture.

Add vanilla extract to taste.

Stir well to ensure all ingredients are combined.

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours overnight.

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