Monmouth Co-op: All Hail April Showers!

It's that time of year when plants really begin to grow – the warmth of spring turns our thoughts to what may pop up from those delectable gardens.

Presenting: Carrot Breakfast Two Ways – Party of One

Brought to you by FaceBook Group 'Organic Fruit and Veggie Co-Op Monmouth County NJ'

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Prepared the Night Before:

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats - Prep Time- just FIVE MINUTES

Equipment Needed:

· One Mason Jar

· Box cheese grater (use for grating carrots)

Ingredients:

· 0.5 cup rolled oats (our co-op has this!)

· 1 teaspoons cinnamon

· 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

· 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg

· 0.5 cup grated/shredded fresh carrots (our co-op has this, too!)

· 1 tablespoon maple syrup (yep, you guessed it, co -op)

· 1 cup almond milk

· 1 tablespoon raisins or dried cranberries (co-op's got 'em)

· 1 tablespoon shredded unsweetened coconut

· 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts (one more ingredient straight from the co-op)

Instructions:

· Pour all ingredients into a mason jar.

· Seal the lid. Shake.

· Place in Fridge overnight.

· Next morning, can be served hot or cold.

Prepared the Morning of:

Carrot Juice Smoothie

Prep Time: just FIVE MINUTES

Equipment Needed:

· high powered blender

· cheese cloth or thin dish towel

· mixing bowl

· ice cubes (optional)

Ingredients:

· 2 cups fresh carrots. (We prefer the ones from our co-op – check us out!)

· 1.5 cups water – *for a tropical twist you can use half water and half pineapple juice

· 2 large bananas, peeled and frozen

· 1 cup fresh pineapple (Monmouth County Organic Co Op preferred)

· 0.5 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled (yep, co-op has this, too!)

· 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric (can substitute with cinnamon if needed)

· 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (we prefer the fresh lemons from our co op)

· 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Instructions:

· To make the carrot juice. Blend carrots, water, and/or pineapple juice in high powered blender

· Drape cheese cloth or thin dish towel over a large mixing bowl, pour blended mixture into bowl

· Discard the pulp (or save for muffins later!)

· Set aside

· Blend all other ingredients in blender until smooth. The frozen bananas should give a bit of a slushie consistency

· Add carrot juice and blend all together

· Can add ice if desired.

Enjoy this sunny double dose of Morning Magnificence!

Let us help you enjoy many more healthy delicious mornings. We're always in a sunny mood!

TEXT 732.500.4949 for more foodie fun with foodie friends! Ask us about our organic fruits and veggies, but also our pantry staples. We got you!